Champions of Free Will and Moral Values: The Romanticists

by Martin HoossArt & CultureJan 1, 2025

In this video, Martin highlights the differences between the Romantic and the Naturalist school of art by providing two comparative case studies. In doing so, he explains his preference for the former over the latter and argues that the Romanticists essentially differ from the Naturalists for they uphold volition and celebrate moral values.

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