Science, Religion, and Columbus's Enterprise of the Indies.

Watts, Pauline Moffitt

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ERIC Number: EJ440238

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Publication Date: 1991

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Science, Religion, and Columbus's Enterprise of the Indies.

Watts, Pauline Moffitt

OAH Magazine of History, v5 n4 p14-17 Spr 1991

Discusses Columbus's motivation for his explorations. Argues that his ideas of geography and navigation were not novel but based on ancient and medieval sources. Claims that Columbus was motivated by a belief that his destiny was to carry Christianity to pagans, thereby ushering in the end of the world and final judgment. (DK)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Christianity, Cultural Influences, European History, Foreign Countries, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Historiography, Intellectual History, Motivation, North American History, Philosophy, Religious Factors

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Historical Materials

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Spain

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