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In "Rousseau and Romanticism," Irving Babbitt examines the profound influence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the Romantic movement, dissecting the philosophical underpinnings that shaped modern thought. Babbitt's analysis spans various genres, blending literary criticism with philosophical exploration to highlight the tension between individualism and social responsibility. His prose is both incisive and elegantly crafted, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of Rousseau's ideas in the context of Romanticism's emotional and aesthetic expressions. The text serves as a literary critique, firmly grounding it within the intellectual landscape of the early 20th century, a period marked by a reevaluation of humanism and societal values. Irving Babbitt, a prominent critic and scholar, was deeply influenced by his educational background at Harvard and his engagement with classical humanism and the New Humanism movement. His experiences led him to grapple with the dichotomy between reason and emotion, as captured in Rousseau's work, ultimately provoking a critical examination of Romanticism's excesses and philosophical roots. Babbitt's upbringing and scholarly pursuits imbue the text with a weighty authority, underscoring his mastery of both literary criticism and ethical inquiry. This book is an essential read for scholars of literature and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the historical interplay between Rousseau's ideas and the burgeoning Romantic movement. Babbitt's compelling arguments illuminate the complexities of human emotion and rationality, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the evolution of modern thought.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length11 hrs 37 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2I
3II
4III
5IV
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6CHAPTER II ROMANTIC GENIUS
7CHAPTER III ROMANTIC IMAGINATION
8CHAPTER IV ROMANTIC MORALITY: THE IDEAL
9CHAPTER V ROMANTIC MORALITY: THE REAL
10CHAPTER VI ROMANTIC LOVE
11CHAPTER VII ROMANTIC IRONY
12CHAPTER VIII ROMANTICISM AND NATURE
13CHAPTER IX ROMANTIC MELANCHOLY
14CHAPTER X THE PRESENT OUTLOOK
15APPENDIX CHINESE PRIMITIVISM
16ENGLISH FIELD
17FRENCH FIELD
18INDEX OF NAMES
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