Question

The following statement by Amos Bronson Alcott exemplify a characteristic of transcendentalism.

Choose the correct answer from the choices below.
"Who speaks to the instincts finds the readiest response."

A. People, nature, and God are all connected in one universal spirit.

B. People should trust their intuition over their senses.

C. Students should learn from discussion, not memorization.

D. Organized religion is unnecessary in communing with nature.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The statement People, nature, and God are all connected in one universal spirit seems to be the right answer. Amos Bronson Alcott’s actions, beliefs, and life were tightly aligned with American Transcendentalism which is a form of idealism.