IT 1751 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Upper Ontology, Feudalism, Middle Ages
2 Oct 2018
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A system that the social class in power is the aristocracy (hierarchy: kings ---> peasants) Gives rise to the bourgeois class (the bourgeoisie) Based on material values of wealth and pleasure. Clash between the material values of the bourgeois class and the religious values of the church. Comes to clash with the mysticism of the middle ages. Thinking of well-being in a material sense. Was very aware of the literature that preceded him. Would be part of a poetic movement called the dolce stil nuovo (sweet new. Goes on a voyage (not a literal one, but a spiritual/figurative journey) Provides us with understanding of the evils of society or human and provide us with tools for regeneration. Was the ambassador in the battle of campaldino. Join together b/c they both dislike pope boniface 8th (who wants to control. They lose and dante is banished from florence. Gives an overview of our entire society.
