Question

At its heart, the Renaissance was a set of new ideas about how to see the world and humanity. And these new ideas would in many ways become the foundation of our modern world.

Explain how each of the following ideas from the Renaissance created a new perspective on the world and humanity. For each one reflect on why you thing these ideas led to the birth of modern Western Civilization.

1. Humanism-

2. Secularism-

Answer 1

Answer: The Renaissance represented a major break from Medieval Europe and its traditions in that it was able to achieve knowledge in a variety of disciplines that challenged the dominant worldview of the Church.

Explanation: Because At that time, the Church was the main sponsor of learning in Christendom.