Emerson's concept of 'Compensation' suggests that for every loss, there is a:
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Correct answer: Corresponding gain
In the essay 'Compensation', Emerson argues that the universe is governed by a system of checks and balances. He believes that every defect in one area is balanced by an advantage in another, maintaining cosmic equilibrium.
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