French Philosophers And New England Transcendentalism

By Walter Leatherbee Leighton

Book Overview

French Philosophers and New England Transcendentalism is a book written by Walter L. Leighton that explores the influence of French philosophers on the Transcendentalist movement in New England during the 19th century. The book delves into the works of French philosophers such as Victor Cousin, Maine de Biran, and Auguste Comte and their impact on the ideas and beliefs of Transcendentalist thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller. Leighton examines the similarities and differences between French and American philosophical traditions and how they intersected during this period. The book also discusses the role of French language and literature in shaping the intellectual climate of New England and the impact of French immigrants on American culture. Overall, French Philosophers and New England Transcendentalism provides a comprehensive analysis of the intellectual exchange between France and America during the 19th century and sheds light on the origins of Transcendentalism as a philosophical and literary movement.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: 1432503197
• ISBN13: 9781432503192
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"