Transcendentalism (noun)

1. A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the individual's intuition and spiritual understanding, rather than reason and science, as a way to understand the world and oneself.
2. A belief in the existence of a higher reality beyond the physical world that can be reached through spiritual intuition.

Origin:

From the word "transcendent" meaning beyond the limits of ordinary experience and "-alism" indicating a belief or theory.

Examples:

1. Transcendentalism was a major influence on American literature in the 19th century.
2. The philosopher's ideas were heavily influenced by transcendentalism.
3. His beliefs were rooted in transcendentalism, which emphasized the importance of the individual's intuition.
4. The author's works were characterized by their transcendentalist themes.
5. The transcendentalism movement was influential in the development of American culture and thought.