11. But we can't fight with Emersonian individualism adequately without dealing with fact that it has attractive side & not just selfish
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12. Emersonian individualism also means thinking for yourself, refusing to accept authority just on society's say, forging a unique self
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@MonicaBPotts &@zunguzungu say I should include Second Great Awakening in this genealogy of ideas).5 replies 4 retweets 8 likes -
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14. Beyond the power of the individual to over-ride social rules, Emersonianism is a celebration of mind & will
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15. The Emersonian individual can think his or her way through transcendence: this emphasis on mind & will also has deep cultural resonance
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16. Mind over matter: Christian Science, the power of positive thinking, Scientology. Disease defeated by purity of will, not medicine.
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17. The anti-vaxxers believe they are pure & the rest of society is corrupt. That they owe society nothing. They are Emersonians.
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@BrendanNyhan Fair point. But I think cultural polarization you speak of takes a particular cultural form in USA.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@BrendanNyhan Oh. Wasn't my intent to express polorization. In fact, I wanted to give empathetic cultural explanation for roots of movement.
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