Mercurio Peruano
The Peruvian Mercury was a magazine that in the years 1791 bis 1795 in Lima , Peru , by members of the "Sociedad Academica Amantes del País" (academic community of the land lovers) was issued.
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In addition to philosophy, this magazine dealt with topics such as geography, history, economics and the natural sciences, with a special focus on medicine. The desired effect was to provide education, not only through a great variety of knowledge about Peru itself, but also through the general enthusiasm of Peruvians for the natural sciences and modern scientific work. Research results and new inventions were often presented and their probable benefits for Peru were described. In contrast to other scientific associations, however, the “Sociedad” did not turn against the Catholic Church, but instead advocated an “enlightened Catholicism”, which was more Catholic than enlightened during the French Revolution. The articles that were published in the “Mercurio Peruano” are still one of the most important sources for scientists who deal with the pre-Columbian cultures. There are also articles on the state of education, poverty and the role and position of women or black slaves in Peru in the 18th century.
An important supporter and author of the “Mercurio Peruano” was Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza .
Individual evidence
- ^ Alberto Tauro del Pino: Enciclopedia Ilustrada del Perú. Tercera Edición. Tomo 11. MEN / OJE. Lima, PEISA, 2001. ISBN 9972-40-166-9
- ^ Idea general del Perú