The Renaissance and Humanism

The Renaissance was a major turning point in western intellectual and cultural tradition. Many of these changes were centered on the idea of humanism. Humanism is philosophy largely focusing on human interests. During this time period people started to become less "God centered" and more "human centered." Such changes can be chiefly seen in art, writing, and science (as well as adverse political effects). The writing of the Renaissance can be seen evolving due to …

…was the time when people questioned what they had always known. They searched for their own truths and believed in themselves. Humanism has helped man to realize his capabilities and made him certain of his own immortality. BIBLIOGRAPHY http://www.swil.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/ http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/vatican/humanism.html http://www.ibiblio.org/louvre/paint/auth/michelangelo/ http://radicalacademy.com/adiphilhumanism.htm http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/medieval/phi.html