The book offered to the reader is devoted to the study of romanticism - the ideological and artistic direction in the culture of the late XVIII - first half of the XIX century, and its reflection in various spheres of life, primarily in philosophy, religion, literature and art. Romanticism, which affirms the predominance of feelings and intuition over reason, is opposed to classicism, which is based on the ideas of rationalism. The modern author is presented with the struggle of classicism with romanticism and the progress of the romantic spirit; the evolution of romanticism in the field of literature, philosophy and religion is considered. The book will be of interest to both specialists - philosophers, culturologists, psychologists, sociologists, historians, and a wide range of readers.