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Erasmus was from Holland and educated in classical Latin. He developed an appreciation of Christianity beyond its traditional Catholic basis. He was on the side of the reformers and the belief in free will would have been a big influence on the Renaissance.
Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch humanist, was a key figure in the Renaissance intellectual movement. His works promote the study of classical texts, critical thinking, and a human-centered approach to Christianity. Erasmus also played a role in the Reformation by criticizing the corruption within the Catholic Church, influencing religious reform movements.
Desiderius Erasmus wrote "In Praise of Folly" as a satirical critique of the societal norms and practices of his time, particularly the corruption and hypocrisy within the Catholic Church. Through the character of Folly, Erasmus aimed to highlight the human folly and irrationality that influenced behavior and decision-making in Renaissance Europe.
He studied Christian philosophy and Renaissance humanism
He was one of the greatest scholars of the renaissance time. Erasmus contributed to the Renaissance by revising ancient works and translating them into Greek and Latin such as the Bible. Erasmus also contributed to the Reformation by calling for reform in the Church through his various satirical works. He was a prolific writer and exerted such great influence during his time that he was called "The Prince of the Humanists." When Erasmus was send to Paris, he was not impressed with their educational system. It was based largely on scholasticism, a philosophy that tried to reduce religious belief to logical analysis. Being a devoted Christian, Erasmus decided to spend some time traveling through France and the Netherlands. Beginning in 1499, Erasmus moved from city to city working as a tutor and lecturer, constantly searching out ancient manuscripts and writing. He supported education to a great extent.
Desiderius Erasmus in 1523 as depicted by Hans Holbein the Younger, known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist.
the author of "in praise of folly" is Desiderius Erasmus
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Erasmus showed a renaissance (rebirth) by showing that we should be kind and teachers should be like fathers guiding children.
Erasmus showed a renaissance (rebirth) by showing that we should be kind and teachers should be like fathers guiding children.
Erasmus was a Dutch Renaissance humanist and Catholic Christian theologian.
Desiderius Erasmus grew up in Rotterdam, Burgundian Netherlands. Desiderius Erasmus was known as a classical scholar and a Catholic priest.
He was a Netherlands Renaissance humanist, Roman Catholic priest, social critic, teacher and theologian.
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Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was born on October 28, 1466.
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was born on October 28, 1466.
Erasmus was from Holland and educated in classical Latin. He developed an appreciation of Christianity beyond its traditional Catholic basis. He was on the side of the reformers and the belief in free will would have been a big influence on the Renaissance.