Pico Della Mirandola's Oration on the Dignity of Man Stated

question 68

Multiple Choice

Pico della Mirandola's Oration on the Dignity of Man stated that humans

• A)were fallen creatures, but regain their place by following God's will.
• B)were nothing more than undifferentiated animals.
• C)were divine and destined to spiritual life.
• D)were destined to survive because they were the fittest animals.
• E)could be whatever they chose or willed.

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Definitions:

Worldview

Individual perceptions or perceptions by a culture or group of people about key beliefs and issues, such as death, God, and the meaning of life, which influence interaction with others.

Triangle Of Meaning

A model that illustrates the indirect relationship between words, the objects they represent, and the thoughts or concepts those words evoke in the mind of the communicator.

Referents

Objects, events, or entities to which words or symbols refer, enabling communication and understanding.

Ogden And Richards

Refers to Charles Ogden and Ivor Richards, two scholars who contributed significantly to the field of semantics and the study of meaning in language.