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:

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The aspect of being noticeable or prominent in the mind, especially when referring to specific thoughts or stimuli.

Top-Down

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Bottom-Up

A processing approach in which analysis starts with the smaller, detailed elements and builds up to a comprehensive picture.

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