In the essay 'Circles', Emerson uses the circle as a symbol for what philosophical idea?
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Correct answer: The eternal expansion of the soul and human thought
For Emerson, every achieved goal or thought becomes a 'circle' that should be broken to form a larger one. The circle represents the limitless potential of human consciousness to expand beyond its current limits.
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