Question

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-94), a humanist of Florence, wrote on the

importance of debate in On the Dignity of Man (1486). For [Plato and Aristotle] it was

certain that, for the attainment of the knowledge of truth they were always seeking for

themselves, nothing is better than to attend as often as possible the exercise of debate.

For just as bodily energy is strengthened by gymnastic exercise, so beyond doubt in this

wrestling-place of letters, as it were, energy of mind becomes far stronger and more

vigorous.’

Questions:

(i) What do you know about Giovanni Pico della Mirandola? What did he write?(2)

(ii) What did he say about the importance of debate in ‘On the Dignity of Man’?(1)

(iii) Name the two spheres in which Renaissance brought about revolutionary changes.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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