Self-Reliance and transcendentalism are two interconnected philosophies that have had a profound impact on American thought and culture. Ralph Waldo Emerson, the father of Transcendentalism, espoused the belief that each individual has innate wisdom and strength, and that we should rely on our own judgment rather than deferring to authority figures. This philosophy has inspired … Read more
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, a new era was developing in American society. The United States was an idealistic nation with separate beliefs and lifestyles. One of the most intriguing lifestyles introduced during this time was transcendentalism. Many authors, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathanial Hawthorne, Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau, developed … Read more
The Alger Hiss Spy Case During the late nineteen forties, a new anti-Communistic chase was in full holler, this being the one of the most active Cold War fronts at home. Many panic-stricken citizens feared that Communist spies were undermining the government and treacherously misdirecting foreign policy. The attorney general planned a list of ninety … Read more