Question

Proponents of transcendentalism advocated which of the following?

• A. Faith in the divine nature of man
• B. Reliance on empirical proof
• C. Practice of religious ritual
• D. Dedication to hard work and frugality
• E. Strict adherence to biblical doctrine

Answer 1

The correct option is A Faith in the divine nature of man

The chief proponent of the Transcendentalist movement was Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose essays and lectures formed the foundation for the movement, particularly its emphasis on the individual and on social activism.