Dr. Timothy Whelan
“Idealism vs. Materialism in Emerson’s Transcendentalism”

Worship Leader: Megan Kaminski
Accompanist: Sydney Crisp

This talk will discuss Emerson’s conflict with the materialism of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke and his counter to such views through the idealism of his Transcendentalist philosophy, especially his adaptation … read more.

Dr. Timothy Whelan presents

“The Divine and the Human in Emerson’s Concept of ‘Self-Reliance’”

Worship Leader: Jay Gardner
Accompanist: Gary Smart
Special Music: Mike Bernos

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Ralph Waldo Emerson’s concept of “self-reliance” stands in sharp contrast to orthodox religion’s views of the “self.” For Emerson, the “self” … read more.