Contele Széchenyi István (1791-1860). O interpretare identitară a unui personaj-puzzle
Count Széchenyi István (1791-1860). An Identity Interpretation of a Puzzle Character

Summary/Abstract: This article aims to reconstruct some aspects of Széchenyi István's personality. Different aspects are analyzed such as "his identities", the complex character of his personality. The main conclusion is that he embraced progressive views despite the aristocratic tradition in which he was educated, finding that we are dealing with an extremely complex personality. The complex nature of his national conception stems depending on the target group, Széchenyi was simultaneously both a Herderian and a contractualist. When addressing his compatriots about nationality, he did so in Herderian terms, emphasizing language and culture, but when he added the national issue to the equation, prudence dictated that he retreat to contractual positions so that Hungarian nationalities could see his national vision. a project to subscribe to. Deciphering and interpreting a complex character like Count Széchenyi István is not an easy task at all. His person can be seen as a cumulation made up of different forms - but perfectly compatible from his perspective - of patriotism, seemingly irreconcilable ideological influences - Enlightenment and romanticism, all manifesting simultaneously and in different doses, depending on the context.

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