The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 18.0024  Monday, 15 January 2007

From: 		Norman Myers <
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Date: 		Friday, 12 Jan 2007 18:47:01 -0500
Subject: 	A Question

Fellow SHAKSPERians--

I've heard that the best way to learn is to not be shy about confessing 
one's ignorance.  So. . .

I think I understand "historicism", but what, exactly, is "presentism."

Remember:  Keep it simple.

Thanks,
Norman Myers
Professor Emeritus
Bowling Green State University

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