From the spiritual to the economic, Emerson s Self-Reliance details the various aspects of a man s ability to rely on himself for survival. This 19th century essay resolutely supports Emerson s life-long belief in individualism and encourages mankind to pass over practices like conformity and false consistency for following intuition and instincts instead. Rather than promoting ideas of anti-society, Emerson asserts self-reliance is a starting point for a more efficient society, and not an end goal.
Self-Reliance and Other Essays : Emerson's Timeless Wisdom on Individualism, Integrity, and Inner Power
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co
bookRalph Waldo Emerson Collection : Complete Essays and Lectures on Self-Reliance, Nature, and Transcendental Wisdom
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co
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