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Explore key themes in Daniel Defoe's literary masterpiece through a 25-minute lecture examining the promotion of Mercantilist ideology, the role of divine providence, and the importance of cartography in the narrative. Learn how economic principles of the era are woven into the story, analyze the religious undertones and representation of God throughout the novel, and understand the significance of map-making and geographical awareness in this classic tale of survival and colonialism.
