Romanticism Versus Enlightenment and Materialism
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Summary
In the intellectual world, there are many different theories to explain and ideas to shape our role on this planet. The question over the existence of God is too large to tackle, but the fact that we have individuality and free will is indisputable. How are we to understand man’s role on Earth? Romanticism tells us to look within ourselves for this knowledge. Enlightenment tells us to listen to the reason and scientific findings of others and to the law. Materialism tells us to assess the flow of capital to understand our place. However, the world and all the nature within it go beyond societal laws and possessions. Man-made laws, money, and humans are only a small part of the entire universe. Romanticism is the best path towards understanding what our role in this world is because it focuses on the natural elements around us, on only truly experiencing life’s emotions and lessons, and expanding our thinking through our own selves.
Table of Contents
- Romanticism stresses intuitive learning and personal emotion.
- Romanticism teaches that social awareness is very important.
- Romanticism encourages us to be comfortable with ourselves.
- Enlightenment encourages society and mankind to work towards perfection together.
- Materialism is another viewpoint that may be used to understand one's place in the world.
- Romanticism rises above Enlightenment and Materialism to provide the best methods of understanding one's role in society.
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