The Concept Of Transcendentalism And The Pursuit Of Meaning

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Pursuit of Meaning

“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us in our soundest sleep. I know of no more encouraging fact that the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.”

-Henry David Thoreau

What are the basic values that contribute to a meaningful life? Some may believe the concept of being respectful fulfills one’s life by showing respect to elders by following the rules enforced act as a foundation for individuals to become humble by treating people equally. Some may believe the concept of being benevolent fulfills one’s life by showing kindness towards the welfare of other people. Some may believe the concept of being independent fulfills one’s life by showing how one cannot be extrinsically influenced by others opinions.

Morality is the difference in judgement that determines what is right and wrong. Values are personal obligations that people utilize to decide whether a topic or several topics are important. The Transcendentalism Era was a period of intellectual meaning and a deepened sense of beauty of the surrounding nature by the most simplistic but most complicated aspects through morals and values. Transcendentalism is a crusading and rational progression of ideas that developed as a …show more content…

With this there will be no illiteracy in the world and people can be unstoppable to achieve the true meaning of life. 'Meaning ' is a word referring to what we have in mind as 'significant ', and it relates to intention and purpose. 'Life ' is applied to the state of being alive; conscious existence. Mind, consciousness, words and what they signify, are thus the focus for the answer to the

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