Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies Princeton University: Proof and

Persuasion
Author(s): Natalie Zemon Davis
Source: Renaissance Quarterly, Vol. 44, No. 1 (Spring, 1991), p. 183
Published by: The University of Chicago Press on behalf of the Renaissance Society of
America
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 Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies
Princeton University
PROOF AND PERSUASION

In the two academic years 1992-94 the subject of t

Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies at
sity will be PROOF AND PERSUASION.
The Davis Center invites applications for fellowship
papers on the allied themes of proof and persuasion.
in mind the divergent histories of what constitutes evid
professions, scholarly and scientific disciplines, and o
man activity. Examples would include changing can
proof in history, theology, medicine, and other field
and sciences; methods of establishing facts and ascertain
cence in legal cases; and the ways that facts are establish
litical discourse. By persuasion we mean the multiple
win or coerce assent, from the rhetorical devices of ser
counts and the visual devices of advertising and popular
chanical devices of torturers. We are especially intereste
tive case studies whose juxtaposition during the two yea
would deepen historical understanding of the problem
ativism. We welcome applications from people workin
geographical areas, and from other disciplines.
The center will offer a limited number of Research F
or two semesters, running from September toJanuary
to June, designed for highly recommended younger
for senior scholars with established reputations. Candid
ished their dissertations and must have a full-time paid
they can return. Fellows are expected to live in Princeto
an active part in the intellectual interchange with ot
Seminar. Funds are limited, and candidates are, therefor
to apply to other grant-giving institutions as well as
wish to come for a full year.
Inquiries and requests for Fellowship Application F
dressed to the Secretary, Shelby Cullom Davis Center fo
ies, 129 Dickinson Hall, Princeton University, Princ
IOI7, U.S.A. The deadline for applications and letters
for fellowships for 1992-93 is December I, 1991 and
cember I, 1992. Scholars who would like to offer a p
weekly Seminars are asked to send a brief description o
a current curriculum vitae to the Director.

Natalie Zemon Davis

Director

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