In the late 1300's early 1400's the church found itself challenged by the men returning from the crusades with new ideas. One of these was Neoplatonic thinking that said man could communicate with God without the church. This idea took all the power away from the church and they did everything they could to hold on to the power they had for a 1000 years. Michelangelo's painting in the Sistine chapel reflects the new thinking with man touching the hand of God. This resulted in a turning away from the divine to the importance of human needs and to Humanism that affirms the ability of man to lead ethical lives and to aspire for a greater good without the church telling them they had to do what they were told or else be in sin.
people .
During the Middle Ages, most people were farmers.
It all started in the catholic church. they didn't want people getting big ideas so they toned down the riots by preaching Humanism.
How did humanism affect society? People had the time to sit back and question the way the church looks at things. Also they could be more artistic.
Mercantile was the primary occupation along with farming during the the Middle Ages.
Humanism during the Middle Ages encouraged people to focus on education, reason, and the potential of human beings. It emphasized the value of classical learning, critical thinking, and the development of individual talents. Humanism also promoted a more secular outlook, valuing human achievements and celebrating the diversity of human experiences.
The value of humanism fourished in the Renaissance, it was very common amongst people. While in the Middle Ages, people were strongly Catholic, and followed the church at all costs.
Humanism in the Middle Ages did not have a significant direct impact on peasant people, as it was more prevalent among the educated elite. However, humanistic ideas emphasizing the worth and potential of every individual did contribute to the gradual rise of literacy and education for some peasants over time. Furthermore, humanism's emphasis on critical thinking and questioning authority may have indirectly influenced the development of peasant consciousness and social movements.
Humanism was based on the values of ancient Greeks and Romans. The emphasis on reason, logic, individual potential, and human achievement seen in Greek and Roman thought formed the foundation of Humanism during the Renaissance.
Humanism is a concern and focus on human beings. Both the religious and the non-religious can care about others. But with a religious humanism, including a Christian humanism, the concern will first be with the god and obey the religion's rules and perhaps converting people to the religion. Then after all that, you might worry about the person starving to death. With a secular humanism your first concern is with the person starving. A religion will always put the god first, then people, even if the religion does care about the well being of other people. A secular humanism goes directly to caring about the person.
The study of humanism originated during the Renaissance in Europe as a response to the dominant religious focus of the Middle Ages. It emphasized the value and potential of human beings, their capabilities, and their accomplishments in various fields such as art, literature, and philosophy. Humanism promoted individualism, critical thinking, and a greater appreciation for human experiences and achievements.
people .
During the Middle Ages, most people were farmers.
the prince seems to contradict humanism ideas about people's goodness.
the prince seems to contradict Humanism ideas about people's goodness.
Weren't they more SECULAR; because in the Renaissance, people began to think about humanism, so i think you mean the Reformation.
after Black Death people rebelled a lot. Humanism appealed them to maintain order.