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Romanticism
Discover key takeaways from 2 podcast episodes about this topic.
EnlightenmentRomanticismHistory of Ideas
Jun 8, 2026Andrea Wulf on Enlightenment, Nature, Romanticism, and Modernity | Mindscape 356
Historian Andrea Wulf explores how 18th-century thinkers like Georg Forster, Alexander von Humboldt, and the Jena Circle fundamentally reshaped our understanding of nature, humanity, and the individual, laying the groundwork for modernity and environmentalism.
LoveRelationshipsRomanticism
Feb 27, 2026Love is a skill, not a feeling | Alain de Botton: Full Interview
Alain de Botton argues that modern romantic culture has been a disaster, advocating for a 'therapeutic age' where love is understood as a learnable skill rooted in self-awareness and psychological insight, rather than a spontaneous feeling.
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