Emerson and the Conduct of Life Pragmatism and Ethical Purpose in the Later Work

In Emerson and the Conduct of Life, David M. Robinson describes Ralph Waldo Emerson's evolution from mystic to pragmatist, stressing the importance of Emerson's undervalued later writing. Emerson's reputation has rested on the addresses and essays of the 1830s and 1840s, in which he propounded a version of transcendental idealism, and memorably portrayed moments of mystical insight. But Emerson's later writings suggest an increasing concern over the elusiveness of mysticism, and an increasing stress on ethical choice and practical power.Robinson, David M. is the author of 'Emerson and the Conduct of Life Pragmatism and Ethical Purpose in the Later Work' with ISBN 9780521444972 and ISBN 0521444977.