I'm writing a compare and contrast essay between Emerson, Thoreau, and Abbey's views on nature , however I am not entirely clear on the beliefs of Emerson and Thoreau and was wondering if anyone knew what they had in common as well as what differed. Thanks.
2006-10-02 15:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by class 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Emerson had the transparent eyeball--the "not me" and the "me" melt together and you see all people and things are the same; everything is equal.
Thoreau believed we had a dual nature--a low primitive nature and a higher part that can transcend. Ex: Walking on the path you see a woodchuck. The low side would devour the woodchuck, but as we progress in transcendental state, the high side will snap you back from eating the woodchuck.
2006-10-02 15:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by FlrBeachGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend, There is good and evil in 'everything.' Good cults evil cults. In the early days of Christianity, they were considered a cult. Why? Because not just anyone could be a member. It was considered private because those who attended were all in 'one' accord. They believed in protecting the sanctity of their faith. It should be like that today, but it isn't. Many attend and/or join a church and they are really wolves in sheep's clothing. You then see on the other side of the coin that there are bad/evil cults that will believe in things that are not biblical and yet deceive people into lies. You can even have good brainwashing and bad brainwashing ...think about that. To know absolute truth, people need to stop believing everything "finite" people tell them and believe the One Who is ...truth. God's Word, is His spiritual Personal Instruction Manual for man to live a safe, abundant life in this life and in the next. Blessings,
2016-03-17 03:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
one difference comes to my mind. Emerson, for all of his excellent essays, never really put his comfort at risk. he sat comfortably in his study and preached his 'sermon.' Thoreau, on the other hand, rejected the comfortable life and lived his beliefs.
2006-10-02 15:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sorry. Just needed two points real quick.
2006-10-02 15:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by trickyhuh 1 · 1⤊ 11⤋