Encyclopedia of Transcendentalism

Transcendentalism, a movement of theological innovation and literary experimentation arising within New England Unitarianism in the 1830s and 1840s, significantly influenced American religion, literature, education, and political culture. This reference is the first comprehensive guide to the major philosophical concepts, themes, genres, periodicals, events, organizations and movements, and places associated with Transcendentalism in the United States. Significant classical, European, Asian, and native sources and influences are included, as are later transformations.

This reference approaches the subject from a history-of-ideas perspective, embracing the inconsistencies and oddities as well as the powerful achievements of the Transcendentalists. With 145 entries by 70 expert contributors, this volume is the first comprehensive guide to the major philosophical concepts, themes, genres, periodicals, events, organizations and movements, and places associated with Transcendentalism in the United States. Significant classical, European, Asian, and native sources and influences are included, as are later manifestations and transformations. Aspects of the movement covered include religion, philosophy, literature, the arts, education, politics, science, and reform. The book features separate entry bibliographies, an extensive chronology, and a detailed index.

List of contents

Preface
Guide to Abbreviations & References
Journals & Periodicals
Chronology
Encyclopedia
Bibliography
Index

About the author

Wesley Mott

Product details

• Authors: Wesley Mott
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.10.1996
• EAN: 9780313299247
• ISBN: 978-0-313-29924-7
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; USA, Philosophy, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, PHILOSOPHY / Reference, RELIGION / Reference, RELIGION / Christianity / Denominations, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, The arts, Reference works, United States of America, USA, Other Nonconformist & Evangelical Churches, Other Nonconformist and Evangelical Churches