Darkness as a metaphor in the historiography of the Enlightenment
This paper concentrates on darkness as a metaphor in eighteenth century historical writing. In contrast to the celebration of light as a symbol of knowledge and progress, the interpretations of the meaning of darkness varied. For many historians, it symbolised backwardness, or decline, which culmina...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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[2011]
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Approaching religion
Year: 2011, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 20-25 |
Further subjects: | B
Medieval Literature
B Middle Ages - Historiography B Enlightenment B Philosophy |
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