Christian Humanism
Definition
A Renaissance movement that combined Christian faith with classical humanist principles, emphasizing intellectual freedom, individualism, and the study of humanities to improve society.
Related terms
Erasmus: A Dutch philosopher who was one of the greatest scholars of the northern Renaissance and a proponent of Christian Humanism.
Renaissance Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on studying classical texts, values, and styles of Greece and Rome; it's like the base fruit in our smoothie analogy.
Reformation: The 16th-century religious revolution that challenged papal authority and questioned the Catholic Church’s ability to define Christian practice; it was influenced by ideas from Christian Humanism.
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What did Christian Humanism during the Northern Renaissance seek to incorporate into its studies?
Who was responsible for translating the New Testament into English, contributing to the spread of Christian humanism?
Which fundamental principle of Christian humanism during the Northern Renaissance continues to influence modern philosophy?
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