Question

Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson encouraged people to_____.

a.
involve themselves in reforming society.
b.
reject all social legislation.
c.
become less self-reliant.
d.
look to formal religions for profound truths.

Answer 1

Hey there Sam Roberts.

Your question states: Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson encouraged people to_____.

Based on my search, he want people to become less materialistic and live at a more simple life. Even the word Transcendentalist signifies a word describes a very simple idea. So based on your answer options above, your correct answer would be "involve themselves in reforming society."

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

So, a transcendentalist is someone who prefers to see women and men both as obtaining knowledge that is beyond what they see, touch, hear, feel, etc. They think this knowledge comes from imagination and some form of intuition.

The best answer is "A" involve themselves in reforming society.

Emerson wanted to reform society in a new way of thinking, not just religiously. He wanted to give people a new perspective, that most knowledge comes from being creative and imaginative, rather than on logic or logical thinking.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers