DIMITRIE CANTEMIR, THE CULTURE SPHERE
DIMITRIE CANTEMIR, THE CULTURE SPHERE

Summary/Abstract: Dimitrie Cantemir's cultural model, the one he had formed, was based on Greek-Latin antiquity and oriental culture. The traditional Romanian place, its belonging to the universal culture was firmly embedded in this whole ensemble. Throughout his work Cantemir has added information from various Western, especially Italian and French models of humanism. We need to clearly spell out the Western Asian descent of this Orient specialist. Cantemir represents in our history the image of a creator of cultural complexes, a totally medieval scientist. For these special qualities he was and is appreciated as one of the founding personalities of the nation and spirituality.

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