Follow a thought-provoking journey into the philosophical and literary world of 'Rousseau and Romanticism' with Irving Babbitt's book. As one of the most significant international movements, the rise and growth of Romanticism are thoroughly analyzed and deconstructed in Babbitt's work. He delves into the negative and positive aspects of this movement, presenting a compelling argument against the attempt to erect a complete philosophy of life on naturalistic foundations.