n his Self-Reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson writes of “the over-soul”, the belief that mankind is united through very similar beliefs through this “over-soul”. Our instinctive actions in making moral choices are all part of this over-soul. This over-soul exists universally among men and is the basis of deriving the basic laws of government. The idea of the over-soul is evident in and greatly influences religion and faith. It is seen in the inherent morals of …showed first 75 words of 5439 total…

…showed last 75 words of 5439 total…constant force, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s over-soul exists unseen and undefined. From being the basis of laws of the United States government, to its evidence in religious faith, the over-soul is clearly something that is real and definite. Our instinctive actions in making moral choices are all part of this over-soul. It is seen in the inherent morals of all men, therefore there is truth to the existence of the over-soul. #148;(52). W/k ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**