South-Central Renaissance Conference
March 12-14
Ralegh, North Carolina
Friday, 13 March
Session III: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
15. Sir Walter Raleigh and History: New Approaches
Chair: Christopher Armitage, University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill
Ralph Bauer (University of Maryland):
“Walter Raleigh and pachacuti: Prophecy and the Conquest of the Incas in The Discovery of Guiana”
J. B. Lethbridge (University of Tübingen):
“Raleigh and Descartes: How far was Raleigh a Cartesian?”
Vivienne Westbrook (National Taiwan University):
“Sir Walter Raleigh : the founding father of modern America?”
Respondent: Nicholas Popper, College of William and Mary
Session V: 2:45 – 4:15
29. Spenser: Pamphlets, Reputation, and Reformation
Chair: David Scott Wilson-Okamura, East Carolina University
Elisabeth Chaghafi (University of Tübingen):
“‘With critique pen’: The Beginnings of the Harvey-Nashe Quarrel”
Christopher Hill (University of Tennessee at Martin):
“Spenser’s Blatant Beast, Pamphleteer”
Robert Reid (Emory and Henry College):
“Reformation Epic: Spenser’s Unadulterated Arthur”
Michelle Golden (Georgia State University):
“Courteous Kindness: A Long View of True Courtesy in The Faerie Queene”
44.3.70
Comments
I find the discussion on Raleigh's Cartesian influences fascinating! His philosophical views certainly intertwine with larger intellectual movements, similar to how strategic gameplay in Papa's Freezeria encourages critical thinking. Just as Raleigh navigated the complexities of his time, players must adapt and innovate to succeed in the game. This interplay of thought across disciplines enriches our understanding of historical figures. Looking forward to more insights!
Link / ReplyI can see a lot of useful information. Very interesting!
Link / ReplyYou must log in to comment.