Both Medieval Scholars and Renaissance Humanists Valued Classical Writings

question 63

Multiple Choice

Both medieval scholars and Renaissance humanists valued classical writings.However

• A)medieval scholars had access to far fewer sources than did Renaissance humanists.
• B)medieval knowledge of Greek was rare, thus, few Greek texts were examined.
• C)Renaissance humanists sought to understand classical source for their own sake and not in order to harmonize them with Christianity.
• D)Renaissance humanists sought to use classical sources as a guide to an active life and not a life of contemplation.
• E)All of these

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Definitions:

Qualitative Differences

Distinctions that are based on the qualities or characteristics of things, rather than on quantity or numerical measures.

Utilitarianism

The moral philosophy that says that we should act in such ways as to provide the greatest good (understood as happiness or pleasure) for the greatest number of people as we possibly can.

Self-Interest

The concern for one's own advantage and well-being, often driving human behavior and decision-making.

Social Richness

The concept that different forms of communication, including face-to-face and digital mediums, vary in their ability to convey meaningful social cues and emotional information.