Emerson And Beyond: Essays Toward A Philosophy

By William Yerington

Book Overview

""Emerson and Beyond: Essays Toward A Philosophy"" is a collection of essays written by William Yerington that explores the philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson and its relevance in contemporary times. The book discusses the themes of individualism, self-reliance, and transcendentalism that are central to Emerson's philosophy and how they can be applied to modern-day issues such as environmentalism, technology, and politics. Yerington provides a critical analysis of Emerson's works and presents his own interpretations and insights into the philosopher's ideas. The essays also examine the influence of Emerson on other thinkers and writers such as Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and Martin Heidegger. ""Emerson and Beyond"" is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, and the intersection of the two.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432565222
• ISBN13: 9781432565220
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"