17292. EMERSON AND TRANSCENDENTALISM. This paper explains the basic concepts of Transcendentalism, and describes the impact that Emerson had on the development of New Thought and Unity. Argues that Emerson’s views had a significant impact on New Thought and Unity. KEYWORDS: transcendentalism Ralph Waldo Emerson new thought unity Kant intuition individuality. Written 2005. 6 pages, 19 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 1,417 words.