Question

Who were humanists, what did they teach?

Answer 1

Humanists were those people who wanted and worked towards a revival of the classical era. They thought that their way of life was perfect and tried to restore their writings, forms of art and even the Latin language. They were largely opposed to the scholastics and thought that "the arts" was a necessary part of education. Some key Renaissance figures were the artists Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello an important physician and poet was Fracastoro.They believed that people had the right to think and learn for themselves

Answer 2

Answer:

Students of the ancient Greek literature which dealt with the nature and interests of man were called humanists. They believed that people had the right to think and learn from themselves. Everything in nature, science and the art that affected man now was taught by humanists.

Explanation:

Students of ancient Greek literature, which dealt with the nature and interests of man, were named Humanists.

• Humanism taught a unique belief - that man, as an individual was capable of creating his own conclusions and growing his skills.
• Humanism taught us to pursue pleasure, seek wealth and ease and also act in self-interest.
• Humanists started attacking the corruption among the clergy.
• Humanists examined the requirement for the priesthood and its interpretation of Christianity.
• Humanists existed as the Renaissance thinkers who were concerned with secular and human topics rather than religious subjects. They shifted the direction of study and concentration from religion to humans and nature. They believed that all human beings should have the freedom to express their views freely, expand their goals and find happiness in life.
• Two humanists of the Renaissance period were Francesco Petrarch and Giovanni Boccaccio.

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