In 'Nature', Emerson divides the universe into which two fundamental categories?
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Correct answer: The Me and the Not-Me
Emerson defines the 'Not-Me' as everything external to the soul—nature, art, other men, and even one's own body. This distinction helps him explore how the soul interacts with the physical world.
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