Vroegmoderne campus novels? Academische satire als discours over kennisidealen

Translated title of the contribution: Early modern campus novels? Academic satire as discourse about knowledge ideals

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Abstract

On the basis of an analysis of academic satires from three centuries and of the conventions of this genre, this article argues that academic satire usually reflect conflicts in opinions about what good, normal science ought to be. Such ideals were influenced by changing ecclesiastical, confessional and social contexts. Apart from some examples of plays about students, of the role of pamphlets in general, and some novels from the period of German Idealism, it draws on three case studies: Johannes Reuchlin's Epistolae obscurorum virorum (1515), the Conspicilia Batavica (1609) and the Aristophanis Senatus Consultum (1761).
Translated title of the contributionEarly modern campus novels? Academic satire as discourse about knowledge ideals
Original languageDutch
Title of host publicationSpiegel of lachspiegel?
Subtitle of host publicationDe betekenis van de campus novel voor de wetenschaps- en universiteitsgeschiedenis
EditorsLeen Dorsman, Peter Jan Knegtmans
Place of PublicationHilversum
PublisherUitgeverij Verloren
Pages27-48
Number of pages22
Volume13
ISBN (Print)97890-8704-556-2
Publication statusPublished - 11 Dec 2015

Publication series

NameUniversiteit & Samenleving
PublisherVerloren
Volume13

Keywords

  • campus novels
  • academic satire
  • knowledge ideals
  • History of Literature
  • History of science
  • History of universities

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