Which philosophy was Alcott a major figure in?
Transcendentalism
Existentialism
Realism
Pragmatism
Answer
Transcendentalism, the philosophical movement that Alcott was a major figure in, emphasized the inherent goodness of humanity and the importance of personal intuition and experience over traditional religious authority. It sought to transcend the limitations of the physical world and access a higher spiritual reality.
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