"Compensation: Being an Essay as Written by Ralph Waldo Emerson" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a philosophical exploration of justice and equilibrium in life. Through observations of nature and behavior, Emerson argues that every action has a cost and reward and that life functions on a system of exchange. The essay examines how opposing forces, like good and bad, constantly interact, influencing both personal and societal experiences. Using examples ranging from individual acts to societal norms, Emerson shows that justice is always present, emphasizing that every action has an effect and that embracing this principle leads to contentment.
Compensation : $b Being an essay as written by Ralph Waldo Emerson
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
Discover how the universe's hidden scales balance every joy with a sorrow, every triumph with a trial, in this exploration of life's inherent fairness.
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About the AuthorRalph Waldo Emerson, who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and critical thinking, as well as a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society and conformity. Friedrich Nietzsche thought he was "the most gifted of the Americans," and Walt Whitman called Emerson his "master".
Ralph Waldo Emerson, who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and critical thinking, as well as a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society and conformity. Friedrich Nietzsche thought he was "the most gifted of the Americans," and Walt Whitman called Emerson his "master".
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