The development of Aztec philosophy from the Post-classic period through the Spanish conquest as it is portrayed in Náhuatl poetry.
Resumen
The goal of this project is to study the development of Aztec philosophy from the Post-classic period through the Spanish conquest as it is portrayed in Náhuatl poetry. Themes such as life and death, the purpose of man, and the relationship between man and the universe are explored. The primary source material is composed of original authors like Nezahualcóyotl, Cuacuauhtzin, Axacayatl and complemented with analysis from observers such as Bernal Díaz del Castillo Bernardino de Sahagún and scholars such as Miguel Leon-Portilla. By identifying the common themes in Náhuatl poetry, a narrative that contributes to our understanding of Aztec philosophy is established.
Resumen
The goal of this project is to study the development of Aztec philosophy from the Post-classic period through the Spanish conquest as it is portrayed in Náhuatl poetry. Themes such as life and death, the purpose of man, and the relationship between man and the universe are explored. The primary source material is composed of original authors like Nezahualcóyotl, Cuacuauhtzin, Axacayatl and complemented with analysis from observers such as Bernal Díaz del Castillo Bernardino de Sahagún and scholars such as Miguel Leon-Portilla. By identifying the common themes in Náhuatl poetry, a narrative that contributes to our understanding of Aztec philosophy is established.
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