Here is a quote from the book that I think represents naturalism. “ Although a gruesome and brutal battle is going on, the nature remains indifferent and goes on with her “golden process in the midst of so much devilment” (p. 226). Crane did not just want to depict reality as it was; he also wanted to present a personal vision of the world. The rise of naturalism corresponded with the increasing industrialization of society. Naturalism contended that human beings are helpless creatures passively influenced by heredity, environment, and the cruel forces of nature.
Romantic poetry reflects the ideology of Pantheism, where the forces of nature are displayed as a manifestation of God, both brutal and life-giving. This ability of nature to display in physical reality the power of the divine, encompasses the Romantic breakaway from institutionalised religion, to a more natural state. In Coleridge’s The Lime Tree Bower My Prison, the “veil [of] the Almighty Spirit,” depicts God as a “veil” over or within all of nature, this presence drawing power into the natural world. where the personification of “Nature” through capitalisation, denotes its separate entity, which explores the way in which nature converts his spirit and imagination. From “This Lime-tree bower my prison!” in which he is captured in “blindness” contrasted with “though glorious sun!
Explore the concerns Wordsworth expresses about his contemporary society in ‘The World Is Too Much With Us’ and ‘Composed Upon Westminster Bridge’. In ‘The world is too much with us’ Wordsworth explores the idea of Man being ‘out of tune’ with nature due to our obsessive pursuits for material goods. This, highlighted by the French revolution, has been a huge cause for concern for Wordsworth’s contemporary society. Wordsworth’s angry and sarcastic tone adds to this concern. This contrasts with ‘Composed upon Westminster Bridge’ which illustrates the idea that when we account for nature, it can coexist with man.
Aestheticism deals with the idea of art as a thing to be treasured and appreciated, not for an underlying purpose. Although it can be argued that Wilde's novel and other works, as well as many details of the way he lived his life follow those ideals, it cannot be ignored that the theme of this novel is corruption by beauty and aestheticism. When the novel opens, Basil Hallward,
Modernists believe that life is purposeful; postmodernists believe that life is meaningless or that meaning is purely subjective and relative. Modernists believe one can define morality whereas postmodernists believe morality is relative. Modernists are analytical whereas postmodernists are rhetorical. Modern art is characterized by simplicity, elegance and streamlined design but postmodern art is decorative and elaborate. Modernist philosophy is determined by cause and effect but postmodernists believe in chance.
The differences in world views between Native American and Euro-Americans are vast. Major differences between these two cultures center around their perception of the world around them. For example, westerners who first settled in the New World had very different views in regards to the role that nature plays in everyday life. Euro-American’s attitude toward nature was very egotistical in that they believed it existed for the sole purpose of being used by humans, not only as a means of providing resources for survival but also to be profited from. In contrast, Native Americans believe nature to be a living entity in which resources were not to be profited from, but used with a reverent spirit of moderation, and only when necessary for survival.
Transcendentalism is the way of learning and finding the good in oneself, but also in nature to see and imagine beyond one's mind. The Transcendentalists consists of great thinkers who philosophize about how people should live their lives centered around and how the natural world nature affects everyone. Transcendentalism has been expressed by many different known authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thoreau, and the modern Transcendentalist Annie Dillard; also the authors mentioned before would not agree with the issue of global warming. Emerson is a Transcendentalist because he believes more in what nature offers as opposed to the material things in life. Emerson was also known as the father of Transcendentalism.
The exploration and research of natural men, is of the essence, in order to dismiss the belief that inequality is a direct result of human's state of nature. It is ironic, however, that Rousseau claims that men, will never be able to return to their state of nature, and that humans are deemed incapable of obtaining true happiness without the state of nature, which undoubtedly,
Humanists men and women who disagreed with this theory of pleasure leading one to Hell, and attempted to wrench the focus of life away from the heavens. They believed that emphasis should be placed on enjoying and appreciating human life rather than living to please God. Humanists challenged the Church’s teachings through the mediums of art and literature. Humanists, such as artist Michelangelo Buonarroti created artworks that inspired the greater community to allow themselves to cease fearing God, and to seek pleasure and enjoy their life on Earth
Following, Emerson states that a human is not a perfect being, but in fact “a stupendous antagonism” (191). Moreover, both essays talk about freedom and nature. “Nature” suggests that through nature the individual can achieve freedom. “Fate” talks of how fate is also a part of the freedom of a man. All in all, “Nature” and “Fate” by Ralph Waldo Emerson share many similarities.