The essence of Renaissance philosophy was _________. A: the emphasis on the greatness of man B: the glorification of God C: the emphasis on the giving up of worldly pleasure D: the importance of wealth

Which ONE of the following is generally believed to be the main idea of American Transcendentalism A: glorification of the environmental forces B: advocating the notion of the futility of human efforts C: stressing hard-work, piety and sobriety D: emphasis on spirit or the Oversoul, an all-pervading power for goodness