Transcendentalism emerged as a philosophical and literary movement during the nineteenth century which focused on intuition and the individual conscience. Established by the German philosopher, Immanuel Kant, Transcendentalism gained support from writers such as Emmerson Thoreau, and Fuller. These supporters believed that fundamental truths are known to the heart and therefor cannot be grasped by the senses. As applied to modern times, the movie Dead Poets Society depicts the Transcendental truths of self-reliance and non conformity. This Philosophy of Transcendentalism can be seen as having both positive and negative effects.
One transcendental truth, the concept of trusting thyself, can be defined as the way an individual becomes self-reliant thus freeing himself from the enslavement of a society that conspires against him to conform. Confidence is having faith in one's own ideas and beliefs and acting upon these convictions. In trusting thyself one must be confident in what he or she has to offer, though society might shun it. It is
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So to excel and succeed in all that we do we must be self-reliant and allow our true feelings to prevail. It can also be seen that Todd Anderson lacks self confidence when he is unable to express his own feelings in a classroom assignment. By taking part in the assignment Todd gains self confidence, self esteem, a sense of self worth, and courage. Charles Dalton chooses not to walk and by doing so proves the point the teacher is trying to make that because something is popular it may not always be right. Through this situation one can see that Todd Anderson in not at all self-reliant. Through Todd's action of participating one can see that this is very beneficial to him. By not walking Dalton is able to express his own feelings and thoughts. The ramifications of Charles Dalton opting not to participate are beneficial to not only him but also to his teacher. By not expressing our own beliefs are actions do not become beneficial to us or to others. Todd does not express his true feelings and emotions which cause Todd to make bad decisions. Dalton proves the point the teacher is trying to make and advances in the path of non conformity.
The effects of transcendentalism can be seen as having both positive and negative effects.
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