The Persistence of Romanticism: Essays in Philosophy and Literature (Modern European Philosophy) - Softcover

Eldridge, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521804817 ISBN 13: 9780521804813

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

These challenging essays defend Romanticism against its critics. They argue that Romantic thought, interpreted as the pursuit of freedom in concrete contexts, remains a central and exemplary form of both artistic work and philosophical understanding. Richard Eldridge traces the central features of Romantic thinking and shows that Romanticism is neither emptily literary and escapist nor dogmatically optimistic and sentimental. The first serious philosophical defense of the ethical ideals of Romanticism, this volume will appeal particularly to all professionals and students in philosophy, literature and aesthetics.

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Review:

"What is impressive about Eldrige's work is that he is able to keep an eye on the important literary legacy of Romanticism without failing to provide sharp analysis of the central philosophical commitments that shaped early German Romantic philosophy, for example, anti-foundationalism and mediality." Philosophy Today, Elizabeth MilliĀn-Zaibert

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0521804817
• ISBN 13: 9780521804813
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264