Ideologies: Conservatism and Romanticism

Ideology Definition

• Ideology is defined as a system of ideas, beliefs, and values.

Conservatism Emergence

• Conservatism emerged as a response to the French Revolution.

Joseph De Maistre

• Joseph De Maistre was a conservative French nobleman.

Edmund Burke's View on "the Masses"

• Edmund Burke believed "the masses" were uneducated and lacked refinement.

Romanticism Emergence

• Romanticism emerged in the late 18th century.

Romanticism's Reaction

• Romanticism reacted against the rationalism of the Enlightenment.

Enlightenment Emphasis

• The Enlightenment emphasized reason and logic.

Conservative View of Human Nature

• Conservatives viewed human nature as basically bad and depraved.

Conservative View on Traditional Systems

• Conservatives believed traditional systems needed immediate reform.

Romantic Role in Nationalism

• Romanticism fostered nationalism through emphasis on folk traditions.

Romantic View of Folk Traditions

• Romantics viewed folk traditions as expressions of a nation's soul.

Romantic View of the French Revolution

• Initially, Romantics saw the French Revolution as a heroic fight for freedom.

Conservative View of Change

• Conservatives believed gradual change was preferable.

Romantic View of Nature

• Romantics viewed nature as beautiful and meaningful

Conservative Response to the French Revolution

• Conservatives defended the traditional social order in response to the French Revolution.

Romantic View of Individual Experience

• Romantics believed individual experience was unique and valuable.

Conservative View of Monarchy

• Conservatives viewed the monarchy as a stabilizing force in society.

Romantic Perspective on Industrialization

• Romantics had mixed feelings and some alienation regarding industrialization.

Conservative Preservation Aspect

• Conservatives sought to preserve all traditional institutions including monarchy, church, and aristocracy.

Romantic View of Formal Education

• Romantics considered emotional understanding more valuable than formal education.

Church's Role in Conservative Ideology

• The Church played a central role in maintaining social order within Conservative ideology.

Romantic View of Folk Art

• Romantics viewed folk art as authentic expressions of cultural tradition.

Conservative View of Social Hierarchy

• Conservatives believed in maintaining the social hierarchy.

Romantic View of Science

• Romantics viewed science as insufficient to explain human experience.

Conservative Position on Political Power

• Conservatives believed political power should remain with traditional elites.

Romantic View of Language

• Romantics viewed language as a unique expression of national identity.

Conservative View on Napoleonic Wars

• Conservatives viewed the Napoleonic Wars as proof of the dangers of revolution.

Conservative Government Support

• Conservatives supported strong monarchy.

Romantic View on Urbanization

• Romantics viewed urbanization with skepticism and concern.

Conservative View on Social Order

• Conservatives sought to preserve the existing social order.

Romantic Approach to Creativity

• Romantics approached creativity through emotional expression.

Conservative Position on Human Rights

• Conservatives supported limited rights within traditional structures.

Romantic View of Traditional Stories

• Romantics viewed traditional stories as valuable cultural heritage.

Conservative View of Social Stability

• Conservatives believed social stability came from traditional institutions.

Romantic Attitude Toward Individual Freedom

• Romantics believed individual freedom was essential for human expression.