I think that Michael Jackson is an example of a modern transcendentalist because he has an appreciation for nature, a belief in strong individuality and non conformity, and valuing of imagination over reason and logic.
In Michael Jackson's song, "Earth Song" he sings about the problems that our earth has. He sings about how the world needs to help the planet and not abuse what it gives to us. He specifically sings about animals, elephants, the oceans, and our forests in "Earth Song." This demonstrates that he cares a lot about protecting the environment and he appreciates nature.
Another way that Michael Jackson is a modern transcendentalist is the way he was an individual and did not let people change who he was. Michael Jackson did not let people's rude comments affect him when he would behave differently and dress himself a little crazy. When he changed his skin color, he was not afraid of people judging him and he accepted himself and did not try to change himself for anyone.
Michael Jackson was an imaginative person who liked expressing his flashy personality in his clothing and his music. His imagination is expressed in his music that focuses on emotions and feelings instead of logical music. Michael Jackson's creativity is what led him to create new dances like the moonwalk and the robot. His different personality and individual singing voice made him a very dominant figure in music.
