carlylism

/kɑːrˈlaɪɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical and literary movement associated with Thomas Carlyle, characterized by a focus on the role of heroes and the importance of individualism.

“The professor’s lecture emphasized the influence of Carlylism on 19th-century literature.”

Synonyms

  • hero-worship
  • romanticism

Antonyms

  • individualism
  • nihilism