Renaissance Humanism

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Renaissance Humanism was an intellectual movement typified by a revived interest in the classical world and studies which focused not on religion but on what it is to be human. Its origins went back to 14th-century Italy. By the 15th century, humanism had spread across Europe.

Humanism was a term invented in the 19th century to describe the Renaissance idea that directly studying the works of antiquity was an important part of a rounded education. From this position came the idea that the study of humanity should be a priority as opposed to religious matters. Important classical ideals which interested humanists included the importance of public and private virtue, Latin grammar, techniques of rhetoric, history, conventions in literature and poetry, and moral philosophy.

The main elements of Renaissance humanism include:

  • an interest in studying literature and art from antiquity
  • an interest in the eloquent use of Latin and philology
  • a belief in the importance and power of education to create useful citizens
  • the promotion of private and civic virtue
  • a rejection of scholasticism
  • the encouragement of non-religious studies
  • an emphasis on the individual and their moral autonomy
  • a belief in the importance of observation, critical analysis, and creativity
  • a belief that poets, writers, and artists can lead humanity to a better way of living
  • an interest in the question 'what does it mean to be human'?

Source: https://www.worldhistory.org/Renaissance_Humanism/

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