
Thomas Aquinas and Humanism
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Thomas Aquinas and Humanism
7.42 Explain humanism, and describe how Thomas Aquinas’s writings influenced humanistic thought and fostered a balance between reason and faith.
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Humanism
-People are good
-People can make the world better
-Focus on the world, not religion
-Focus on people, not gods
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Multiple Select
Why would the growing influence of humanism have inspired High Renaissance artists to paint realistic subjects and backgrounds? (Choose 2)
Humanism focused on people, their goodness, and their abilities to improve the world.
Humanism was grounded in this world which caused a focus on images of this world.
Humanism believed in reason which meant people should be painted the way they are.
Humanists appreciated Greek and Roman art, so artists wanted to duplicate that style of art.
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Issues
-Humanism challenges ideas of the church and its power
-Faith vs Reason
-Attempts to reform the church
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Thomas Aquinas
-Christian Humanist
-Summa Theologica
-Sought to balance faith and reason
-Wanted to change the church and people's view of the church
-The teachings of Aquinas helped bridge the gap between the humanism and medieval beliefs.
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Multiple Choice
What is the title of the book written by Thomas Aquinas?
Utopia
Praise of Folly
Summa Theologica
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Open Ended
What do you think the quote in the picture means?
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Multiple Choice
Why would Thomas Aquinas and a humanist during the Renaissance have disagreed with one another?
Aquinas believed a person needs both reason and faith for knowledge, whereas humanists said you need only reason
Humanists believed a person needed only reason to get into heaven, whereas Aquinas believed you needed both reason and faith.
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Multiple Choice
What do these historical figures have in common?
Thomas Aquinas
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
William Shakespeare
They were painters.
They were Catholic priests
They were leading innovators during the Renaissance
They worked in Italy
Thomas Aquinas and Humanism
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