Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Politics of Ronald Reagan

Exploring the influence of the Romantic period, this seminar paper highlights Ralph Waldo Emerson's role as a pivotal figure in shaping American thought. It examines how Emerson's concepts contributed to the formation of a transcendent Civil Religion, which underpins the American identity. The paper underscores the significance of these ideas in the broader context of cultural and geographical studies within American Studies.