Pangasinan State University

Bayambang Campus
Bayambang Pangasinani

Name: Ballesteros Andrea Nicole G

Course: Abel2-3
Topic: Characteristics and
Principles of Neoclassical
Approach.
Group:1

INTRODUCTION:
Good afternoon everyone let us
discuss and learn about
Characteristics And Principles of
Neoclassical Approach.

Neoclassical literature has been

written in a period where social order
was undergoing a tremendous change.
In the so-called Enlightenment
Period, people believed that natural
passions aren’t necessarily good;
natural passions must be subordinated
to social needs and be strictly
controlled.Authors believed that
reason was the primary basis of
authority. They believed that social
needs are more important than
individual needs. It is quite on
contrary to its preceding age.
DISCUSSION PROPER:
Here are the characteristics of
Neoclassical literature

. *Imitation of Classics-One of the

most important features of the
Neoclassical literature is the imitation
of the classics of ancient Greek and
Roman literature.

*Concept of Nature-The concept of

nature was also an important
characteristic of the Neoclassical age.
By nature, they never meant the forest
nature, but for them, nature meant the
general human nature.
 *Concept of Man-The Neoclassical
literature considers man as a limited
being, having limited power.

*Literary Forms-Among the

Neoclassical forms of literature, the
most famous were the essay, both in
verse and prose.

*Neoclassical drama falls into two

phases- 1.Restoration Drama (later
17th century)2*Sentimental Drama
(18th century)

*The New Restraint-Writers started

inventing new words and regularising
vocabulary and grammar. "Age of
Reason Neoclassical Period is often
called the Age of Reason. Thinkers of
this age.

*Conclusion
The Neoclassical Period in literature
brought a sense of decorum and
stability to writers. There were rules
to be carefully followed.

Principles of the neoclassical

approach The classical approach
stressed the formal organization. It
was mechanistic and ignored major
aspects of human nature. In contrast,
the neoclassical approach introduced
an informal organization structure and
emphasized the following principles:

We have :
 The individual- An individual is not a
mechanical tool but a distinct social
being, with aspirations beyond mere
fulfilment of a few economic and
security works

. The work group -The neoclassical

approach highlighted the social facets
of work groups or informal
organizations that operate within a
formal organization.

Participative management -
Participative management or decision
making permits workers to participate
in the decision making process.
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