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Essay Archive - The Transcendental Movement of 1830s
The Transcendental Movement of 1830s
In 1830, a movement known as Transcendentalism began to gain
popularity in America. Representing an idealistic system of thought,
"strength, courage, self-confidence, and independence of mind"1 were some
basic values admired by the followers of the Transcendental movement.
Transcendentalists opposed many aspects of their government, where they
felt "many unjust laws existed."2 Therefore, they became the leaders of
many modern reform movements. Transcendentalists also had a major affect
on their society. Transcendentalism became a "powerful force for
democracy."3
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