{"id":25475845,"date":"2026-07-03T11:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25475845"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:19:14","slug":"national-simplicity-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Simplicity Day 2026: Date, History, Quotes, Quiz, Thoreau&#8217;s Philosophy &#038; How to Simplify Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a59863bd5e04\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#What_is_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\" >What is National Simplicity Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#When_is_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\" >When is National Simplicity Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#Why_is_the_Day_Celebrated_on_July_12\" >Why is the Day Celebrated on July 12?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#Who_Was_Henry_David_Thoreau\" >Who Was Henry David Thoreau?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#The_Philosophy_Behind_Simplicity\" >The Philosophy Behind Simplicity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#Why_National_Simplicity_Day_Matters_Today\" >Why National Simplicity Day Matters Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#How_to_Celebrate_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\" >How to Celebrate National Simplicity Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#Brands_and_Resources_Associated_with_Simple_Living\" >Brands and Resources Associated with Simple Living<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#A_Reminder_from_Outside_Thoreaus_Philosophy\" >A Reminder from Outside Thoreau&#8217;s Philosophy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#National_Simplicity_Day_2026_Quotes\" >National Simplicity Day 2026 Quotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#Trending_Hashtags_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\" >Trending Hashtags National Simplicity Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#National_Simplicity_Day_Quiz_2026\" >National Simplicity Day Quiz 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/national-simplicity-day\/#National_Simplicity_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\" >National Simplicity Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many times in our lives when we forget the beauty of the mother nature in which we are living and it is important to embrace the quietness and the calmness that nature provides us. Humans are often stuck on their mobile phones and other modern gadgets that they forget that the real world exists. Henry David Thoreau was a person of simple living and that&#8217;s why every year on his birth anniversary National Simplicity Day is celebrated. Given below are some important instances on the subject of National Simplicity Day 2025- A Day To Embrace The Stillness Of Nature<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>National Simplicity Day 2026 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/National-Simplicity-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/National-Simplicity-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is National Simplicity Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">National Simplicity Day is an annual observance dedicated to embracing simplicity, minimalism, and mindful living. It encourages people to step back from the clutter, distractions, and complexities of modern life and refocus on what truly matters \u2014 whether that&#8217;s meaningful relationships, time in nature, or inner peace.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>When is National Simplicity Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">National Simplicity Day is observed every year on July 12. In 2026, this date falls on Sunday, July 12, 2026, offering a fitting opportunity to unwind and declutter before the new week begins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Day_Celebrated_on_July_12\"><\/span><strong>Why is the Day Celebrated on July 12?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The date honors the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, the American philosopher, essayist, poet, and naturalist, who was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1817. No specific founder or official origin story for the modern awareness day has been definitively identified, but it has become widely recognized as a tribute to Thoreau&#8217;s life and philosophy of simple living.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Was_Henry_David_Thoreau\"><\/span><strong>Who Was Henry David Thoreau?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 \u2013 May 6, 1862) was a true jack-of-all-trades: an author, naturalist, philosopher, historian, tax resister, abolitionist, development critic, and surveyor. He is best remembered today as a key figure of the transcendentalist movement, a 19th-century philosophy that emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, self-reliance, and the importance of individual intuition over societal convention.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Walden: Thoreau&#8217;s Defining Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Thoreau is best known for his book Walden, which chronicles his two-year experiment living simply in a small cabin near Walden Pond in Massachusetts. In it, he reflects deeply on self-sufficiency, solitude, and living deliberately, away from the unnecessary complexities of society. Thoreau captured the philosophy behind the book with his famous declaration: &#8220;Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Thoreau&#8217;s Other Notable Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Beyond Walden, Thoreau wrote the influential essay &#8220;Civil Disobedience,&#8221; which argued for peaceful resistance to unjust laws and government policies. The essay went on to influence major global figures and social reformers, including later movements built around nonviolent protest and civil rights.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Philosophy_Behind_Simplicity\"><\/span><strong>The Philosophy Behind Simplicity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Thoreau believed that living simply allows people greater focus and deeper care for the projects and relationships that matter most, famously suggesting it is better to do fewer things with excellence than many things at only an average level. He was also among the earliest advocates for hiking and outdoor recreation purely for enjoyment, helping lay the cultural groundwork for today&#8217;s outdoor and nature-connection movements.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_National_Simplicity_Day_Matters_Today\"><\/span><strong>Why National Simplicity Day Matters Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">In an era defined by constant notifications, digital overload, and increasingly hectic schedules, National Simplicity Day serves as an annual checkpoint to pause and reassess. The minimalist and intentional-living movement has grown substantially in recent years, particularly among younger generations, fueled by online communities, decluttering influencers, and lifestyle content creators promoting conscious consumption and slower living.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Celebrate_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to Celebrate National Simplicity Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Disconnect from technology: Take a day away from social media, email, and constant notifications, and use the time to be present with yourself, loved ones, or nature<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Declutter your space: Clear out your home, workspace, or digital files. Donate or recycle items you no longer need<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Identify what truly matters: Make a list of your most important goals, values, and relationships, and consider trimming away commitments that don&#8217;t align with them<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ban impulse buying: Make a shopping list before you go out, and stick to it<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spend time in nature: Take a walk, go for a hike, or simply sit outside and enjoy the fresh air, echoing Thoreau&#8217;s own connection to the natural world<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read Walden or other books on simple living, such as The More of Less by Joshua Becker or Mindful Simplicity by Yolanda Acree<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice a digital detox: Set aside your devices for a few hours, or the entire day, and notice how it affects your mood and focus<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Simplify your routine: Identify one small, unnecessary complexity in your daily life and eliminate it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>A Simple Framework to Get Started<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">List what&#8217;s important to you: Include people, goals, and activities that genuinely matter<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Distinguish stepping stones from clutter: Not everything you&#8217;re working toward is &#8220;excess&#8221; \u2014 some things are meaningful progress, even if they take effort<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Minimize material possessions: Identify sentimental or essential items worth keeping, and let go of the rest<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reduce impulse purchases: A simple shopping list can prevent unnecessary accumulation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reassess regularly: Simplicity isn&#8217;t a one-time event; it&#8217;s an ongoing practice of checking in with what&#8217;s serving you and what isn&#8217;t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brands_and_Resources_Associated_with_Simple_Living\"><\/span><strong>Brands and Resources Associated with Simple Living<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">While National Simplicity Day isn&#8217;t a major commercial holiday, several brands align naturally with its themes of decluttering and mindful living, including The Container Store (organization and storage solutions, founded 1978), IKEA (minimalist furniture, founded 1943), and Muji (Japanese minimalist design goods, founded 1980). Meditation apps like Calm and Headspace are also often associated with the day&#8217;s focus on mental clarity, alongside decluttering guides like Marie Kondo&#8217;s KonMari method.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Reminder_from_Outside_Thoreaus_Philosophy\"><\/span><strong>A Reminder from Outside Thoreau&#8217;s Philosophy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The spirit of the day is often summarized by philosopher Hans Hofmann&#8217;s reflection that simplifying means eliminating the unnecessary so the necessary can be heard clearly \u2014 a sentiment widely echoed in modern minimalist and mindfulness circles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Simplicity_Day_2026_Quotes\"><\/span><strong>National Simplicity Day 2026 Quotes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given below are some quotes that explain the national simplicity day in more detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSimplicity is the essence of happiness.\u201d\u2013 Cedric Bledsoe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEnjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.\u201d\u2013 Robert Brault<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRather than love, than money, than fame, give me the truth.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSimplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumbnail.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBooks are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler\u201d. \u2013 Henry David Thoreau<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMy riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.\u201d \u2013 J. Brotherton<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSimplicity is the essence of happiness.\u201d \u2013 Cedric Bledsoe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEnjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.\u201d \u2013 Robert Brault<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.\u201d \u2013 Henry Ward Beecher<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe simplest things are often the truest.\u201d \u2013 Richard Bach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trending_Hashtags_National_Simplicity_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Trending Hashtags National Simplicity Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Common hashtags associated with the day include #NationalSimplicityDay, #Simplicity, #Thoreau, #Walden, #MinimalistLiving, and #DigitalDetox.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Simplicity_Day_Quiz_2026\"><\/span><strong>National Simplicity Day Quiz 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. Who is most closely associated with the idea of simple living in America?<\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">A) Benjamin Franklin<br data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\" \/>B) Henry David Thoreau<br data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"251\" \/>C) Thomas Jefferson<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. Where did Thoreau conduct his two-year experiment in simple living?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"363\" \/><\/strong>A) Lake Michigan<br data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\" \/>B) Hudson River<br data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\" \/>C) Walden Pond<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. Which book is based on Thoreau\u2019s experience of simplicity?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) The Simple Path<br data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\" \/>B) Walden<br data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\" \/>C) Life Without Want<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. What does the term &#8220;voluntary simplicity&#8221; generally emphasize?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\" \/><\/strong>A) Minimalism and conscious choices<br data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"677\" \/>B) Strict financial budgeting<br data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\" \/>C) Religious abstinence<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5. Which of these is a core benefit of embracing simplicity?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Higher social media reach<br data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\" \/>B) Increased peace of mind<br data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\" \/>C) Rapid financial growth<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6. What popular quote is associated with Thoreau\u2019s idea of living simply?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\" \/><\/strong>A) \u201cGo confidently in the direction of your dreams.\u201d<br data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1051\" \/>B) \u201cLive large and fast.\u201d<br data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\" \/>C) \u201cChase the latest trends.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. What activity is encouraged on National Simplicity Day?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\" \/><\/strong>A) Shopping online<br data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\" \/>B) Digital detox and reflection<br data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\" \/>C) Hosting a big celebration<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1344\">What field of thought is Thoreau associated with?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\" \/>A) Utilitarianism<br data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\" \/>B) Transcendentalism<br data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\" \/>C) Realism<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>9. 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