The central idea of Transcendentalism is the belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature, as well as the idea that individuals can connect with a higher spiritual reality through intuition and personal experience. Transcendentalists emphasized the importance of self-reliance, individualism, and the idea that truth and moral principles are found within oneself rather than through established religious or societal norms. They also advocated for a close relationship with nature and the belief that individuals should strive to live in harmony with the natural world.
