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noun noun: humanism

  1. an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.

    • a Renaissance cultural movement that turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought.

      noun: Humanism

    • (among some contemporary writers) a system of thought criticized as being centered on the notion of the rational, autonomous self and ignoring the unintegrated and conditioned nature of the individual.
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What were 2 things desiderus eramus studied?

He studied Christian philosophy and Renaissance humanism


What is the difference between civic humanism and humanism?

To big factors that humanism addressed were "negotium" and "otium," which mean the active and the inactive life. Humanism emphasized the otium more, decreeing that one could advance intellectually if they simply studied the classical antiquities. There was almost no need for action in the humanist thought. Civic humanism, a branch of humanism, takes the opposite view and says that an individual can better himself/herself by acting for the community. It put the values of the community over the values of the individual but emphasized that ultimately the individual was helped as well.


What subjects did Aztecs study?

The Aztecs studied subjects such as astronomy, mathematics, agriculture, writing, and history. They also had a strong emphasis on religious education, learning about their gods, rituals, and ceremonies.


What kind of ideas and texts did the Renaissance thinkers study?

Renaissance thinkers studied a wide range of subjects, including classical texts from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as works in literature, art, science, and philosophy. They were interested in humanism, the promotion of human potential and achievement, and sought to understand the world around them through observation, experimentation, and critical thinking. Key works studied during this period included those by Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Virgil, among others.


What is the intellectual movement called in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential?

The intellectual movement is called Humanism. It emphasized the study of classical texts to understand human nature, potential, and achievements. Humanists believed in the power of education and the pursuit of knowledge to improve society and individuals.