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Self-Reliance

The Wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson as Inspiration for Daily Living

by Ralph Waldo Emerson · 1841 · 208 pages

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About This Book

A foundational essay of American Transcendentalism that advocates for individualism and the primary importance of trusting one's own intuition. Emerson argues against societal conformity and the blind following of tradition, urging readers to cultivate self-sufficiency and authenticity.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySelf-Improvement

Topics

AuthenticityIndividualismIntegrityIntuitionNonconformitySelf SufficiencyTranscendentalism

Book Details

Published

1841

Pages

208

Language

en

ISBN

9780486277905

Audiobook Available

1h 1m
Narrated by Peter Johnson

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