Realism and Naturalism

Erected during age of Transcendentalism during the mid 19th century until its plunge after the Civil War, Realism and Naturalism, were ideas that are brought up in philosophical thinking. Both Realism and Naturalism are logical concepts upon how to describe the affects upon ones self and are popularly expressed through art and literature. Though they seem similar, they, in many ways, greatly differ from one another. An example of these differences would be that their notions greatly contradict. Realism is defined as the belief that it is the person's choices and actions that affect the out…