ENGL 2100Y Lecture 13: Lecture 13 - Renaissance Humanism (Jan. 9)
23 Feb 2016
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The term generally applied to the predominant social philosophy and intellectual and literary currents of the period from 1400 to 1650. The return to favour of the pagan classic stimulated the philosophy of secularism, the appreciation of worldly pleasures, and above all intensified the assertion of person independence and individual. Discovery of new classical texts (philosophy, history, literature) Renewed interest in studying these and authorities texts such as the bible in their original languages. Focused in the middle ages on scholasticism: logic, natural philosophy, medicine, law and theology. Moved in the renaissance to consideration of the studia humanitatis (the. Humanities ): grammar, rhetoric, history, poetry and moral philosophy. Development of vernacular literatures (literature in ones own language) Citizens able to speak and write with eloquence and clarity. Capable of persuading others to virtuous and prudent action. On the end or purpose of learning: On the superiority of poesy to their branches of learning:
