Which of the following was a core belief of the transcendentalists of the early nineteenth century?
A
Only highly centralized and conformist religious institutions can guarantee an orderly society.
B
Individual conduct should be guided by truths found in the individual conscience.
C
Unjust laws must be obeyed until they can be changed through legislative action.
D
Human societies are inherently corrupt, and those seeking purity should practice good works.
E
American Indian practices of meditation are the key to attaining valuable spiritual insights.b