What is classical historicism?

Classical historicism is a literary trend of thought popular in western Europe, especially in France, in the17th century. This trend of thought is the product of a specific historical period, and it is called "classicism" because it takes ancient Greek and Roman literature as a model in literary theory and creative practice. Classicism, as a literary trend of thought, was popular in Europe for two centuries, and it was not until 19 th century that the rise of romantic literature and art came to an end. It was the most popular and developed in France in the17th century. The political basis of French classicism is monarchy, and the philosophical basis is Descartes' rationalism theory. Classicism emphasizes the imitation of ancient times in creative theory, and advocates the use of national standard language in accordance with prescribed creative principles (such as the three unifications of drama) and the pursuit of artistic perfection.

Classical historicism has three characteristics:

(1) obvious tendency to serve the kingship;

(2) the supremacy of reason (mainly manifested in restraining lust with reason);

Classical historicism was formed under the influence of rationalism prevailing in western Europe at that time. Rationalism, represented by Descartes (1596- 1650), advocates that everything is based on rationality, abandons traditional prejudice, opposes medieval theological worldview, opposes blind faith in religious authority and scholasticism, and regards rationality as the only source of knowledge.

Rationalism believes that perceptual materials can deceive people, and only through rationality can we know the world. This rationalist epistemology and methodology was progressive at that time and played a guiding role in classicism. Therefore, classical historicism can also be called artistic rationalism.

(3) Take ancient Greek and Roman literature as an example. Borrow from the past to describe the present.

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