The nineteenth century was a period of immense intellectual and cultural exchange between France and Germany. German writers and philosophers, particularly the Romantics and later figures such as Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche, played a pivotal role in shaping French intellectual thought during this era. While their ideas initially faced skepticism and resistance, these German thinkers … Continue reading German philosophy in France
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Romanticism and nationalism
Johann Gottfried Herder, a prominent German philosopher and poet, played a pivotal role in shaping the development of German Romanticism and its subsequent impact on nationalism and chauvinism. Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1744, Herder's ideas and writings emphasized the uniqueness and value of different cultures and nations. While he celebrated cultural diversity and advocated … Continue reading Romanticism and nationalism