Abstract
AbstractThis paper examines the role Montesquieu’s climatological theory plays in Albrecht von Haller’s political novel Usong. It shows how the author uses this widespread knowledge about history, geography and political theory to explain and discuss different forms of government. The characters of Haller’s novel refer to Montesquieu’s theories as a means to justify their opinions regarding oriental despotism. At the same time, Usong’s character’s are confronted with contrarian views based on empirical evidence. Thus, the novel establishes a scientific discourse with immanent political consequences. Because of its dialogic elements, Usong questions and undermines traditional beliefs about the climate’s crucial influence on human behavior and political organization.
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