Which Emersonian concept describes the spiritual unity that connects all humans, nature, and the divine?
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Correct answer: The Over-Soul
The 'Over-Soul' is the unifying spirit that Emerson believes resides within every individual and connects them to the cosmos. It suggests that there is no hierarchy between the individual soul and the divine.
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