RUDN Journal of World HistoryRUDN Journal of World History2312-81272312-833XPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)1220Research ArticleTHE ORIGINS OF THE FRANCISCO JAVIER CLAVIJERO’S SCIENTIFIC OUTLOOKVeselovaI Yur'evnaDepartment of World HistoryIrinaxochitl@gmail.comPeoples' Friendship University of Russia150220152616603092016Copyright © 2015,2015The article is devoted to some aspects of formation of the Francisco Javier Clavijero’s scientific outlook. The article analyzes the process of becoming a scientist's views, as well as their influence on prominent Mexican thinker’s work.Francisco Javier ClavijeroAncient History of MexicoMexican historical scienceФрансиско КлавихероДревняя история Мексикимексиканская историческая наука