The Transcendentalist Revolt Against Materialism

by George Frisbie Whicher

Book Overview

The Transcendentalist Revolt Against Materialism is a book written by George F. Whicher that explores the philosophy of transcendentalism and its opposition to materialism. The book begins by examining the historical context in which transcendentalism emerged in the United States in the early 19th century, including the influence of European Romanticism and the impact of the Industrial Revolution.The author then delves into the core beliefs of transcendentalism,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436716349
• ISBN13: 9781436716345
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"