transcendentalism
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/ˌtrænsenˈdentəlɪzəm/
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/ˌtrænsenˈdentəlɪzəm/
A philosophical movement that values spiritual insight over materialism and emphasizes self-knowledge and individualism.
The author's work is heavily influenced by transcendentalism, as seen in their emphasis on nature and individualism.