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Self-Reliance & Other Essays

Summary:

The collection features a series of essays that explore the author's philosophical stance on individualism and personal autonomy, emphasizing the importance of intuition and self-trust as guides for living. It delves into themes such as the nature of the self, the rejection of conformity, and the value of self-expression and independence in society.

Key points:

1. Self-Reliance: Emerson promotes trusting personal instincts and ideas over conforming to societal norms.

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