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French Philosophers And New England Transcendentalism

French Philosophers And New England Transcendentalism

Leighton, Walter L.

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ISBN10: 116308039X
ISBN13: 9781163080399
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
French Philosophers And New England Transcendentalism by Walter L. Leighton is a comprehensive exploration of the influence of French philosophy on the Transcendentalist movement in New England during the 19th century. The book delves into the philosophical ideas of French thinkers such as Victor Cousin, Maine de Biran, and Auguste Comte, and their impact on the works of American Transcendentalists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller. Leighton examines the similarities and differences between French and American philosophical movements, and how they influenced each other. He also analyzes the role of French philosophy in shaping Transcendentalist ideas about individualism, nature, and spirituality. The book provides a detailed account of the intellectual and cultural exchange between France and America during the 19th century, and how it contributed to the development of Transcendentalism as a distinct philosophical and literary movement. Overall, French Philosophers And New England Transcendentalism offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual history of two important philosophical movements and their interplay. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, literature, and intellectual exchange between cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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