HIST110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Erasmus, Ninety-Five Theses, Polymath
6 Jul 2015
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Francesco petrarca regarded as the first renaissance man, founder of humanism. Humanism a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over established doctrine or faith. Patronage - the relationship was hierarchical, but obligations were mutual. The patronus was the protector, sponsor, and benefactor of the client; the technical term for this protection was patrocinium. Niccol machiavelli florentine gov"t official known for his work the prince. Using humanist techniques for working on texts, he prepared important new latin and greek editions of the new testament; influential in the protestant. Martin luther german monk who wrote the 95 theses and posted them at all saints" church in. 95 theses centers on practices within the catholic church regarding baptism and absolution. Bible is the sole source and sufficient authority (as opposed to tradition or the church) for divine teaching.
