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Research Objective

To investigate transcendentalism in and through nature, to discover oneself and the truth behind him, as depicted in Athar Tahir's poetry and Thoreau's ideals.

Methodology

Qualitative analysis of Athar Tahir's poetic collection "Just Beyond the Physical" and Henry David Thoreau's essay "Walking." The study gathers words and phrases related to wildness and wilderness, equating them with man and transcendentalism.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
    A[Analyze Athar Tahir's Poetry 'Just Beyond the Physical'] --> B[Analyze Thoreau's Essay 'Walking'];
    B --> C[Gather words/phrases on wildness/wilderness];
    C --> D[Equate with man and transcendentalism];
    D --> E[Identify transcendental themes in nature and walking];
    E --> F[Formulate conclusions];                    

Discussion

The study discusses how both Tahir and Thoreau explore nature as a means of self-discovery and truth-seeking. It highlights the concept of "wildness" as essential for life and preservation, contrasting it with the encroaching effects of civilization and industrialization. The research also touches upon the problematization of the concept of "wilderness" in contemporary environmental discourse.

Key Findings

Athar Tahir's poetry demonstrates a communion with nature, influenced by Romanticism, extending nature beyond its physical existence. Thoreau presents an "applied" Transcendentalism where wild nature is central. Walking in the wilderness is presented as a form of transcendence.

Conclusion

Athar Tahir and Henry David Thoreau both emphasize the importance of nature, wildness, and walking as pathways to transcendental experiences, self-discovery, and finding purpose. Being "wild" is presented as a continuous process vital for maintaining one's inner being and connecting with truth.

Fact Check

1. Claim: Thoreau's essay "Walking" is a pivotal point for the research. Confirmation: The text explicitly states, "Thoreau's essay Walking serves as the pivotal point for the research."
2. Claim: "Wildness is the preservation of the world." Confirmation: The text quotes Thoreau stating, "Wildness is the preservation of the world."
3. Claim: Athar Tahir's poetic collection is titled "Just Beyond the Physical." Confirmation: The text repeatedly refers to "Athar Tahir's poetic collection, Just Beyond the Physical."

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