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Humanism

Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view or practice that focuses on human values and concerns. This category regards any type of humanism, as well as questions about famous humanists.

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What were Erasmus's ideas?

Erasmus advocated reforming the catholic church

Is there hope for humanity?

Yes! There is hope for humanity. Even though there is alot of evil in the world there is also a lot of good and beauty. You might just have to look for it.

How does family origin influence behavior in marriage?

We are who we are from the environment we grew up, but if we don't like some of those bad qualities in most families we have the control to change that in our own personalities. If some people come from an abused family they can carry those traits through their own life. Men or women from such families could grow up mistreating their spouses or their own children. If a person comes from a normal family background chances are they will be the same towards their spouse, but, sometimes people from a normal background can become abusive in their own right as well without any provocation from family. If one comes from a happy childhood background with lots of love and support then they are more apt to have the most successful relationships. It doesn't matter if one is rich or poor. A rich family doesn't mean you are going to be any better an individual as a person coming from a poor family. Often the rich kids are brought up by nannies or ignored and simply given money to keep them busy, and the poor families may not have much but give good quality time to their children. Race and religious views can also become a factor in a relationship working or not working.

How did Muslim science Renaissance humanism and the Roman Catholic Church positively influence the new ideas that developed during the Scientific Revolution?

The Muslim's main influence on the Scientific Revolution lies in the Greek and Roman texts they preserved in their libraries after the fall of Rome, and their access to Eastern advances in technology. The Catholic Church spurred the interaction between Europe and the Middle East via the Crusades, and this eventually led to the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a new focus on art and culture that eventually spread to other areas, including science. The scientific revolution is just the application of Renaissance principals to science, as well as greater access to schooling that before was limited to officials of the church.

Is it better to be spiritual or humanistic?

Whether to be spiritual - perhaps even religious - or humanistic depends on your values and, even more importantly, what you believe. There is no point in following a religion if, deep inside, you do not really believe what that religion teaches. Conversely, you ought to follow a religion if you genuinely believe that the god or gods of that religion exist. What spiritual and humanist people generally have in common is a commitment to high ethical values.

What is the historical period of soccer?

The historical origins of soccer can be traced back as far as 2500 BC. This was a sport that was played by ancient Greeks, Chinese and Romans.

What is the connection between humanism and painting people in the fields?

Humanism is a system of thought that stresses rational thinking rather than divine/supernatural for problem solving . The paintings feature common ordinary people working and doing hard work rather than people who are royal, God, or important people in society. They stress the nature of man and his condition.

How do humanist view the Christian church?

i'm going to assume you mean catholic. if so, then i would assume poorly. the recent scandals, and inhuman acts would probably put the catholic church in a poor light. among them would be the recent pedophilia charges against priests and the popes attempts to stop condom use in africa.

Did Erasmus promote literacy and Bible reading?

Erasmus was a scholar, and a Catholic priest. He had a great literary output, but it was entirely in Latin and Greek, so his audience was rather small. He made a new translation of the Latin text of the Bible. Erasmus was a great scholar and writer, but he certainly did not write for the Masses, nor in the common tongue.

What is Humanistic Judaism?

There are a number of Jews who do not believe in God, yet who do want to maintain ties with organized Judaism; they are attracted to the ethics and values that Judaism teaches, but could live without some of the supernatural interpretations. In 1963, a Detroit rabbi, Sherwin T. Wine, created what came to be known as Humanistic Judaism. His goal was to welcome secular Jews who liked Jewish culture and respected Jewish ethics; they would now be able to continue having a relationship with Judaism, and would not be expected to believe in a deity. The Society for Humanistic Judaism has been in existence since 1969 and has branches in a number of cities. I enclose a link to it.

Factors and conditions that can benefit andor inhibit development in children?

There are many ways that factors and conditions can benefit or inhibit development in children. An example would be parents who are distant and not hands on could have children that have poor social skills. Children who come from high income homes can benefit by being able to afford better schooling options.

The Term Humanism when applied to Renaissance Italy refers primarily to the?

Scholary intrest in the study of the classical cultures of Greece and Rome.

How did the rise of the middle class coupled to the rebirth of classical learning and humanism in Renaissance Italy create the conditions for science to emerge?

More people wanted to learn about the past. This was when there families were glorius. They wanted that former glory restored to them and their families. When they rose, they had a chance.

Is it legal to kill everyone?

It is highly ILLEGAL to kill everybody in the world. Cops would probably kill you before you go on a mass genocide.

Is a man a natural born logician?

Logic is a developmental skill, which begins in a rudimentary (basic) way as soon as a baby begins to see clearly. For example, a baby soon learns that a rattle only makes noise when it is shaken. A crawling baby quickly sees that when she pushes a ball on the floor, it rolls away from her (and doesn't roll back unless mom or dad pushes it).

More complex logic skills begin with formal schooling and are developed throughout grade school and high school. Logic and critical thinking are skills used in many subjects, from math to the written and spoken language. Reading (any subject) demands students begin to use logic, or else students would simply believe everything they read even if the material contained errors. But it's a skill taught, fostered, and learned over time, including from mistakes a student makes.

Why is Petrarch called the father of humanism?

Petrarch was called the father of humanism because he taught the people of the renaissance how to be "human" in other words how to enjoy life by dancing, being creative, or being curious without having to worry about not following the rights of the bible or not being christian. Petrarch told them that they could be "human" and still be good Christian's. He introduced to them the importance of education and made people think about new things like different music and dances. Because Petrarch made everyone curious about inventing or being creative, now we have our modern dances like shuffling or jerking and music like rapping, have you ever heard the saying "curiosity killed the cat, and satisfaction brought it back"? Well in this case of the curiosity in the renaissance, we have our modern music, dances, and even clothe styles.

How does humanism challenge the established belief in Europe?

The idea of humanism challenged the established belief in Europe because it presented the notion that comfort and kindness in the here and might be preferable to an ambiguous reward in the afterlife.

How World War 1 helped in the growth of the national movement in India?

World War I generally provided strong momentum to the growth of the national (independence) movement in India in several ways. For one thing, it resulted in renewed confidence, including a sense of having earned the right to independence, among many Indians due to their loyal and effective service to the British Empire during the war. For another thing, it resulted in a 'diarchic' -- or, double-rule -- governance in India, with Indian officials given greater governing power in a set of committees and agencies parallel to the Imperial set. Perhaps above all, it witnessed the return to India of Gandhi, who was intent on his nation's independence.