Transcendentalists believed that

A"understanding" was more important than "reason."

Bman should repress instinct and strive for externally imposed learning.

Ceach individual should strive to "transcend" the limits of intellect and allow emotions to create an "original relation to the universe."

Dindividuals should avoid anything that would bring one too close to the natural world.

E"reason" was more important than "understanding."