De Maistre’s thoughts were a precursor to which movement?
Romanticism
Realism
Existentialism
Futurism
Answer
Romanticism, an intellectual and artistic movement that emerged in the late 18th century, finds its roots in the ideas put forth by Joseph de Maistre. De Maistre's emphasis on emotional expression, imagination, and a connection with nature greatly influenced the Romantic movement, which sought to break away from the rationalism and scientific focus of the Enlightenment era.
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