Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
Among the enourmously helpful resources for studying New England Transcendentalism are Mott's encyclopedia and dictionary. The Encyclopedia of Transcendentalism is a comprehensive guide explaining the cardinal philosophical concepts, antecendents, genres, institutions, movements, periodicals, events, and places that were central in the Transcendental movement.The Quest
Review
...the Encyclopedia of Transcendentalism and the Dictionary of Transcendentalism are the most comprehensive resources of their kind in the broadly construed field of American Transcendentalism. These books should be welcomed...as a fact-filled overview of a complex period, suitable for all concerned with that period from students seeking a comprehensive introduction to fully fledged scholars hoping to recall what they have forgotten and possibly discover what they never knew....Indispensable for libraries, they are little less than that for anyone with a serious interest in American Transcendentalism whose knowledge falls short of encyclopedic. My own copies are already well thumbed.Emerson Society Papers
Synopsis
A comprehensive guide to major philosophical concepts, sources, genres, periodicals, events, and places associated with Transcendentalism in the United States.
Synopsis
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. Still, because the "movement" was diverse and often unfocused, definitions and boundaries have been notoriously difficult to establish. As a manifestation of the spirit of the age, Transcendentalism meant confidence in human potential and hope in a future that would realize our best aspirations. 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.
Table of Contents
Preface
Guide to Abbreviations and References
Journals and Periodicals
Chronology
Encyclopedia
Bibliography
Index