nature

Core Views Emerson: Regarded nature as the source of spirit, which can enlighten human wisdom and morality. For example, natural landscapes contain profound spiritual connotations, and people's contact with them can elevate their spiritual realm. Rousseau: Emphasized the innocence of human beings in the natural state. He believed that the development of civilization would bring constraints, and nature could enable people to return to their true selves and experience freedom. Similarities Both attached great importance to the significance of nature to human beings, and felt that nature could help people get rid of the complexity of society and find their inner truth. Differences Emerson explored from the spiritual level. Nature was the manifestation of the Over-Soul, inspiring people's spiritual growth. Rousseau was more concerned about the relationship between nature and human's original nature, criticizing the suppression of human nature by civilization. Through reading, I have had deeper thoughts on the associations between nature, human nature and spirit.