WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Idea that the individual and human society are important:
A
Diplomany
B
Reformation
C
Humanism
D
Religion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humanism. Humanism is an educational and philosophical outlook that emphasizes the personal worth of the individual and the central importance of human values as opposed to religious belief. It developed in Europe during the Renaissance, influenced by the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature and philosophy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most frequently, humanism refers to a non-theistic view centered on human agency, and a reliance on science and reason rather than revelation from a supernatural source to understand the world. Humanists tend to advocate for human rights, free speech, progressive policies, and democracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Humanism was an important philosophy that helped ignite the curiosity and desire for knowledge that led to the beginning of the Renaissance. By the 13th century, people began wanting to learn more about classic Greek and Roman culture, literature, and philosophy. This study began to affect how people saw the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Education was believed to be good for society, as a whole, so it was promoted during this time. Overall, the renaissance humanist movement placed emphasis on the individual human, their moral responsibilities, and how to lead a virtuous, public life.

Detailed explanation-5: -Defining humanism believes that, in the absence of an afterlife and any discernible purpose to the universe, human beings can act to give their own lives meaning by seeking happiness in this life and helping others to do the same.

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