History Creator / RalphWaldoEmerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was a famous American writer and poet. He's considered to be the father of the Transcendentalist movement, which stressed self-reliance and the inner good of man. Emerson encouraged Americans to think for themselves rather than copy what the Europeans were doing, and he played a huge role in shaping a unique American philosophy. Famous for being very quotable -- it was Emerson who came up with the name "the shot heard round the world" to describe [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanRevolution the Battles of Lexington and Concord]].

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was a famous American writer and poet. He's considered to be the father of the Transcendentalist movement, which stressed self-reliance and the inner good of man. Emerson encouraged Americans to think for themselves rather than copy what the Europeans were doing, and he played a huge role in shaping a unique American philosophy. Famous for being [[AuthorsOfQuote very quotable]] -- it was Emerson who came up with the name "the shot heard round the world" to describe [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanRevolution the Battles of Lexington and Concord]].

* AuthorsOfQuote: [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Quotes/RalphWaldoEmerson Very quotable guy.]]

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was a famous American writer and poet. He's considered to be the father of the Transcendentalist movement, which stressed self-reliance and the inner good of man. Emerson encouraged Americans to think for themselves rather than copy what the Europeans were doing, and he played a huge role in shaping a unique American philosophy. Famous for being [[AuthorsOfQuote very quotable]] - it was Emerson who came up with the name "the shot heard round the world" to describe [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanRevolution the Battles of Lexington and Concord]].

* ThePhilosopher: One of many.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was a famous American writer and poet. He's considered to be the father of the Transcendentalist movement, which stressed self-reliance and the inner good of man. Emerson encouraged Americans to think for themselves rather than copy what the Europeans were doing, and he played a huge role in shaping a unique American philosophy. Famous for being [[AuthorsOfQuote very quotable]] - it was Emerson who came up with the name "the shot heard round the world" to describe [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanRevolution the Battles of Lexington and Concord]].

* AuthorsOfQuote: Very quotable guy.

* RenownedSelectiveMentor: To [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_David_Thoreau#Name_pronunciation_and_physical_appearance Henry David Thoreau]]

* Philosopher: One of many.

* RenownedSelectiveMentor: To [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_David_Thoreau#Name_pronunciation_and_physical_appearance Henry David Thoreau]]

* Mentor: To [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_David_Thoreau#Name_pronunciation_and_physical_appearance Henry David Thoreau]]

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Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was a famous American writer and poet. He's considered to be the father of the Transcendentalist movement, which stressed self-reliance and the inner good of man. Emerson encouraged Americans to think for themselves rather than copy what the Europeans were doing, and he played a huge role in shaping a unique American philosophy. Famous for being [[AuthorsOfQuote very quotable]] - it was Emerson who came up with the name "the shot heard round the world" to describe [[UsefulNotes/TheAmericanRevolution the Battles of Lexington and Concord]].

Emerson was also HenryDavidThoreau's mentor, and the godfather to famous psychologist William James.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was a famous American writer and poet. He's considered to be the father of the Transcendentalist movement, which stressed self-reliance and the inner good of man. Emerson encouraged Americans to think for themselves rather than copy what the Europeans were doing, and he played a huge role in shaping a unique American philosophy. Famous for being [[AuthorsOfQuote very quotable]] - it was Emerson who came up with the name "the shot heard round the world" to describe [[TheAmericanRevolution the Battles of Lexington and Concord]].