Dr. Timothy Whelan “Idealism vs. Materialism in Emerson’s Transcendentalism” Worship Leader: Megan Kaminski Accompanist: Sydney Crisp This talk will discuss Emerson’s conflict with the materialism of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke and his counter to such views through the idealism of his Transcendentalist philosophy, especially his adaptation of Kant’s ideas concerning Reason and Understanding. Emerson’s … Continue reading Idealism vs. Materialism in Emerson’s Transcendentalism

Dr. Timothy Whelan presents “The Divine and the Human in Emerson’s Concept of ‘Self-Reliance’” Worship Leader: Jay Gardner Accompanist: Gary Smart Special Music: Mike Bernos About Our Service: Ralph Waldo Emerson’s concept of “self-reliance” stands in sharp contrast to orthodox religion’s views of the “self.” For Emerson, the “self” is not marked by hopeless “depravity” … Continue reading The Divine and the Human in Emerson’s Concept of ‘Self-Reliance’