Humanism
A philosophy followed by writers. Believed about writing everyday topics and living to live, instead of worrying about life, after death.
What is Humanism?
Wrote several famous plays, such as Romeo & Juliet. Was clearly a Renaissance humanist, judging from the content of his plays
Who is Shakespeare?
An unjustified belief in a supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief. Ex. Step on a crack, and you'll break your momma's back.
What is a superstition?
Getting a good ________, is a key part of Humanism.
What is eductaion.
Sir Thomas More wrote about a wonderful _______, which a made-up country, where people were free, rich, and happy.
What is the book, "Utopia"?
"I wrote about life, not death."/"Man should care about his life on earth, before he thinks about life after death". Who wrote/believes this?
Who is Petrarch.
What is one of the biggest inventions that help literacy rates go up?
What is the printing press?
Everyday Language?
What is Vernacular?
Erasmus wrote a famous book called, _______________________. It attacks superstition & the power of the church.
What is "In the Praise of Folly"?
The year the printing press was made made?
What is 1440?
What made writing and national languages more popular?
What is vernacular?