[D66] Romanticism continued...

[René Oudeweg]

cite Michael Löwy on romanticism

chatGPT:

[Michael Löwy, a French-Brazilian Marxist sociologist and philosopher, 
has extensively analyzed Romanticism as a cultural and political 
critique of modern capitalist civilization. In his collaborative work 
with Robert Sayre, *Romanticism Against the Tide of Modernity*, Löwy 
presents Romanticism not merely as an artistic movement but as a 
profound protest against the disenchantment and alienation brought about 
by industrial modernity.([Lib Quotes][1])

Löwy and Sayre define Romanticism as a worldview—a *Weltanschauung*—that 
manifests across various cultural domains, including literature, art, 
philosophy, theology, political theory, and social movements. They argue 
that Romanticism serves as a cultural protest against modern bourgeois 
industrial civilization, aiming to reveal the unity underlying its 
diverse expressions from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. 

In his essay "Romanticism, Marxism, and Religion in the 'Principle of 
Hope' of Ernst Bloch," Löwy explores the interplay between Romanticism 
and Marxist thought. He discusses how Romanticism's critique of 
modernity intersects with Marxist perspectives, particularly in the 
context of Bloch's philosophy of hope. Löwy notes that Bloch's work 
embodies a romantic dialectic between past and future, emphasizing the 
importance of utopian aspirations and the critique of capitalist 
society. ([crisiscritique.org][2])

Furthermore, in a discussion on Marxism and Romanticism, Löwy highlights 
the enduring nature of Romanticism as a response to capitalist modernity:

 > "As long as there is a bourgeoisie and as long as there is 
capitalism, there will be romanticism." ([Verso][3])

This perspective underscores Löwy's view of Romanticism as an ongoing 
cultural and political critique, deeply intertwined with the structures 
and ideologies of capitalist society.

If you're interested in exploring Löwy's perspectives further, I can 
recommend specific passages from his works or suggest interviews and 
lectures where he discusses Romanticism in depth.

[1]: https://libquotes.com/michael-l%C3%B6wy?utm_source=chatgpt.com 
"Michael Löwy (4 Sourced Quotes) - Lib Quotes"
[2]: 
https://www.crisiscritique.org/storage/app/media/2015-02-09/lowy.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com 
"[PDF] Romanticism, Marxism and Religion in the “Principle of Hope” of ..."
[3]: 
https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/3787-michael-lowy-marxism-forms-an-enduring-integral-part-of-modern-culture?srsltid=AfmBOookomnL95jqKHvaCZYrPc10ObgGthTjalg_dMFXbhKQn3tW92Eh&utm_source=chatgpt.com 
"Michael Löwy: \"Marxism forms an enduring, integral part of modern ..."


Michael Löwy, in collaboration with Robert Sayre, offers a compelling 
interpretation of Romanticism in their book *Romanticism Against the 
Tide of Modernity*. They conceptualize Romanticism not merely as an 
artistic or literary movement but as a profound cultural and political 
critique of modern capitalist civilization.([De Gruyter Brill][1], [Duke 
University Press][2])

They define Romanticism as a worldview—a *Weltanschauung*—that manifests 
across various cultural domains, including literature, art, philosophy, 
theology, political theory, and social movements. This perspective views 
Romanticism as a cultural protest against modern bourgeois industrial 
civilization, aiming to reveal the unity underlying its diverse 
expressions from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. ([Duke 
University Press][2])

Löwy and Sayre argue that Romanticism emerged as a response to the 
disenchantment brought about by the Enlightenment and the Industrial 
Revolution. They propose a typology of the sociopolitical positions held 
by Romantic writers, ranging from "restitutionist" to various 
revolutionary and utopian forms. ([Duke University Press][2])

Furthermore, they explore the complex relationship between Marxism and 
Romanticism, discussing how Romanticism's critique of modernity 
intersects with Marxist thought. They also examine contemporary 
manifestations of Romanticism, such as surrealism, the events of May 
1968, and the ecological movement, suggesting that the Romantic impulse 
continues to influence cultural and political discourse. ([Duke 
University Press][2])

In essence, Löwy and Sayre's work presents Romanticism as a multifaceted 
and enduring critique of capitalist modernity, emphasizing its role in 
challenging the disenchantment and commodification characteristic of 
modern industrial society.([sdonline.org][3])

[1]: 
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9780822381297/html?lang=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com 
"Romanticism Against the Tide of Modernity - De Gruyter"
[2]: 
https://www.dukeupress.edu/romanticism-against-the-tide-of-modernity?utm_source=chatgpt.com 
"Romanticism Against the Tide of Modernity - Duke University Press"
[3]: 
https://sdonline.org/issue/34/romanticism-against-tide-modernity?utm_source=chatgpt.com 
"Romanticism Against the Tide of Modernity - Socialism & Democracy"
]