1. Renaissance Philosophy
Objective: How did the Renaissance change the nature of society.

2. Quick Write
In your notebook, write down as many ideas and facts that you can remember about the Middle Ages.
Hints:
Decline of an empire
Feudalism
Social Classes
Wide Spread disease
Castles
Christianity

3. Glories of the Renaissance
Time period from 1300s- 1700s in Europe
The Renaissance marks the end of the Dark Ages or Medieval Europe
Renaissance – rebirth
Rebirth of interest in art and learning

4. Glories of the Renaissance
Europeans began to study classical texts again. 
They adopted some Greek and Roman values

5. Humanism Was a philosophy, or way of thought.
Humanist thought came from Classical writings.

6. Strong Commitment to Public Service Development of Skills and Talents
Humanists Focus on :
Individual Worth
Strong Commitment to Public Service
Development of Skills and Talents

7. Humanists believe that the individual human is important.
They think that people are capable of making great accomplishments in this world.

8. These subjects are called “Humanities” today
Humanism stressed the importance of classical subjects such as:
History
Literature
Philosophy
Grammar,
Public speaking
Art
These subjects are called “Humanities” today

9. Effects of Humanism
Humanist thought sparked an explosion of creativity, learning, and discovery.

10. 1) What civilizations influenced Renaissance culture?
A. Greek and Roman C. Indian and Chinese
B. Roman and Chinese D. Greek and Indian
2) Which of the following is true of Humanists?
A. They believe that humans are naturally evil and need religion to cure them.
B. They believe that humans are capable of great accomplishments by themselves.
C. They believe that humans are incapable of anything without God.
D. They believe that humans are all automatically going to Heaven.
3) How did cultural life change during the Renaissance?
4) How did humanism affect the way people thought about life and death?