Religion Quote by Charles Mayo Ellis
![“[Transcendentalism maintains] that man has ideas, that come not through the five sense, or the powers of reasoning; but are either the result of direct revelation from God, his immediate inspiration, or his immanent presence in the spiritual world.” quote by Charles Mayo Ellis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a62/charles-mayo-ellis-227033_religion_transcendentalism-maintains-that-man-has_1691923.jpg)
““[Transcendentalism maintains] that man has ideas, that come not through the five sense, or the powers of reasoning; but are either the result of direct revelation from God, his immediate inspiration, or his immanent presence in the spiritual world.””
About This Quote
Transcendentalism posits that ideas arise from divine revelation or inner spiritual presence, beyond sensory perception.
In simple terms: Ideas stem from spirit.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner inspiration.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
Religion:1
Transcendentalism:1
Revelation God:0
Transcendentalism Maintains:0
Direct Revelation:0
Inspiration Immanent:0
When to use this quote
- theologians
- philosophers
- artists
Key Concepts
revelation
intuition
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile revelation with reason?
- What role does intuition play?
A Different Perspective
May overlook empirical evidence.
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