Question

Explain briefly the role of original thinkers in promoting the spirit of enquiry among the people of Europe.

Answer 1

During the Medieval Age, the Church discouraged original thinking and called upon scholars to put faith in the Church dogmas. However, original thinking could not be suppressed for a long time and certain bold and independent thinkers criticised the Church and asked the people to develop their own thinking. Thinkers like Roger Bacon, Abelard. Thomas Aquinas revolutionised the thought process and laid great stress on reasoning.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Renaissance humanists believed in limitless potentialities of man but they also did not forget the past. The spirit of enquiry into nature,explorations and expeditions to probe into every realm of knowledge.

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