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Emerson was a central figure in the Transcendentalist movement, promoting individualism, nature, and the value of intuition over institutional learning. His essays, such as 'Self-Reliance', have significantly influenced American thought and literary independence.

The Dial was a Transcendentalist magazine that published essays, poetry, and criticism from 1840 to 1844. It served as the official publication of the Transcendentalist movement, and a platform for its ideas.

Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement in the early 19th century emphasizing intuition, nature, self-reliance, and the inherent goodness of people. It arose as a response to rationalism and the industrial revolution, influencing multiple aspects of American culture.

The concept of the Over-Soul involves a supreme spirit or a shared universal soul that connects individuals to each other and to nature. Emerson's essays expounded on this concept, which influenced religious and philosophical thought.

Brook Farm was a utopian experiment in communal living founded by Transcendentalists in Massachusetts. The community aimed to balance labor and intellectual pursuits but ultimately failed financially.

Thoreau, a disciple of Emerson, is best known for his book 'Walden', a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. His work has contributed to environmental thought and civil disobedience in American and global contexts.

Fuller was a Transcendentalist writer and feminist, author of 'Woman in the Nineteenth Century', which is considered the first major feminist work in the United States. She expanded the scope of Transcendentalism to include women's rights.

Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience' advocates for individual resistance to unjust laws through nonviolent means and criticizes materialistic and superficial society. This influential essay has had a lasting impact on social justice movements worldwide.

Peabody was an educator, writer, and a supporter of the Transcendentalist movement. She played a vital role in disseminating its ideas through her bookstore and as a publisher.

Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 'The Blithedale Romance' is a novel based loosely on the author's experiences at Brook Farm. Though Hawthorne was not himself a Transcendentalist, the book offers a critical look at the ideals and challenges of communal utopian life.

While not directly a product of Transcendentalism, Transcendental Meditation is a modern technique influenced by Eastern philosophy that echoes the Transcendentalists' belief in the importance of reaching a higher state of consciousness.

Ripley was a Transcendentalist who founded Brook Farm, a utopian community aimed at harmonizing intellectual and manual labor. While the experiment was short-lived, it had a lasting influence on communal living and cooperative movements.

In 'Walden', Thoreau documents his experiment in simple living amidst nature, exploring themes of solitude, economy, and self-sufficiency. 'Walden' remains a cornerstone text in environmental literature and philosophical reflections on nature and society.

Emerson's essay 'Self-Reliance' encourages individuals to trust themselves and to be independent in thought and action. This work has become a seminal piece of Transcendentalist literature, emphasizing personal intuition and non-conformity.

Brownson was a Transcendentalist writer and social reformer who espoused the idea that society would progress through the reformation of individuals. His religious and political views added layers to the social activism element of Transcendentalism.

In his essay 'Nature', Emerson lays out the foundation of Transcendentalism, emphasizing the spiritual benefits of a life integrated with the natural world and espousing a philosophy of individualism and inner revelation.

Alcott, father of Louisa May Alcott, was a Transcendentalist educator and philosopher. His progressive educational practices and philosophical inquiries contributed to the dialogue on human perfectibility within Transcendentalism.

The Transcendental Club was a group of New England intellectuals who met to discuss philosophy, religion, and social reform, contributing to the development and spread of Transcendentalist ideas.

Emerson's lecture 'The American Scholar', delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard, is considered by many to be America's intellectual Declaration of Independence, advocating for creative independence and the development of a national literature.