From Into the Wild, what were Chris McCandless's main ideals?

Chris
McCandless believed in transcendentalism, as demonstrated by his ideas, thoughts, and actions.
He was greatly influenced by Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, whom he referenced a
number of times in his journal. Thoreau and Emerson were both transcendentalists, and Chris
sought to emulate their idealistic lifestyles. The basic principle of transcendentalism is the
pursuit of truth through communicating with nature and finding oneself. McCandless loved to be
alone with nature, as witnessed in his adventure to Alaska, as well as in several previous
trips.

McCandless believed in independence and nonconformity and that evil
accompanies materialism. For this reason, he abandoned all aspects of modern life, cut off
communication with family, disposed of all his money and possessions, and ventured into the
wilderness, believing himself capable of self-sustenance. Unfortunately, his very beliefs caused
him to venture out ill-prepared, and he died of...