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POLI 3450 Storm and Stress: Romanticism and the Backlash Against Enlightenment Political Thought
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Romanticism is generally seen as a cultural movement, with its expression in literature, music, painting, and philosophy. Yet its effect upon politics have been profound. Nonetheless, there has been little extensive political analysis of the Romantic movement and its effects. This course examines the development of Romanticism, especially in its opposition to rationalism, positivism, and classicism, from the late eighteenth century to the present. It examines the thesis that the early 21st century is experiencing a significant period of neo-romanticism, with its own set of reactions against rationalism and realism. What is the political manifestation of this neoromanticism, and what are the implications for contemporary politics?
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES:
POLI 2410.03,
POLI 2420.03 recommended
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