1. The essay that I elected to read and analyze was “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. 2. The Transcendental Movement held a strong opinion that one should have complete faith in oneself. Emerson, being an avid transcendentalist, believed in this philosophy. He supported this concept that we should rely on our own intuition and beliefs. “Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.” Emerson, along with the Transcendental Movement, believed in the vitality of self-reliance. One …showed first 75 words of 1194 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1194 total…the philosophies that Emerson held to be the great truths of this world. Emerson had many ideas that can benefit the world today; they can help societies evolve into better places for people to live. They also provide a call for humans to evolve from conforming automatons to individuals who do and say what they feel. These thought that Emerson conveyed moved me and made me realize how precious our free will and judgement are.