HIST 1003 Chapter : Isms The New Secular Religions Of The 19th Century
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"isms" the new secular religions of the 19th century. Isms the new secular religions of the 19th century. Ideas for changing the "metternichian order" (the reaction of post 1814) Most are like religion: offering explanations for present conditions and hope for a better world, of only . Liberalism (a review) from locke"s contract theory and form the physiocrats" economic ideas. Laissez faire (economic idea) sum it up ("let them do what they want," i. e. , liberty to use natural rights and follow. Universal manhood suffrage and direct election of lower house (or single house) Religious pietism"s desire for individual moral and social perfection. Enlightenment"s theory that human laws etc created bad people, so change them. Laws for child, female labor, (1820s- 40s) i. ii. An alternative to street demonstration, riots, and revolutions. What : reaction against extreme rationalism of the enlightnment a. b. c. d. e. Stress on emotion fellings, spirit, (hence pro- religion, mysteries, miracles)
