Which Transcendentalist was known as the 'Prophet of Education' and founded the Temple School in Boston?
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Correct answer: Bronson Alcott
Bronson Alcott (father of Louisa May Alcott) believed that children possessed innate wisdom. His conversational and student-centered teaching methods were revolutionary and deeply influenced by Transcendentalist thought.
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