Humanism is the term generally applied to the predominant social philosophy and intellectual and literary currents of the period from 1400 to 1650. The return to favor of the pagan classics stimulated the philosophy of secularism, the appreciation of worldly pleasures, and above all intensified the assertion of personal independence and individual expression. Zeal for the classics was a result as well as a cause of the growing secular view of life. Expansion of trade, growth of prosperity and luxury, and widening social contacts generated interest in worldly pleasures, in spite of formal allegiance to ascetic Christian doctrine. Men thus affected -- the humanists -- welcomed classical…show more content… The present world became an end in itself instead of simply preparation of a world to come. Indeed, as the age of Renaissancehumanism wore on, the distinction between this world (the City of Man) and the next (the City of God) tended to disappear.
Beauty was believed to afford at least some glimpse of a transcendental existence. This goes far to explain the humanist cult of beauty and makes plain that humanism was, above everything else, fundamentally an aesthetic movement. Human experience, man himself, tended to become the practical measure of all things. The ideal life was no longer a monastic escape from society, but a full participation in rich and varied human relationships.
The dominating element in the finest classical culture was aesthetic rather than supernatural or scientific. In the later Middle Ages urban intellectuals were well on the road to the recovery of an aesthetic and secular view of life even before the full tide of the classical revival was felt. It was only natural, then, that pagan literature, with its emotional and intellectual affinity to the new world view, should accelerate the existing drift toward secularism and stimulate the cult of humanity, the worship of beauty, and especially the aristocratic attitude.
Almost everywhere, humanism began as a rather pious, timid, and conservative drift away from medieval Christianity and ended in bold independence of medieval tradition.
Humanism, idealism, and rationalism were three predominant worldviews that were present in ancient civilizations. The ancient Greek civilization was heavily influenced with their strong association with their humanistic worldview. As the Greeks began to look at the world around them, mankind was the central focus. Sophocles illustrated this concept of humanism perfectly saying, “The world is full of wonders, but nothing is more wonderful than man” (Messner, Early Greeks). This statement proves the
Humanism refers to a series of concepts. In of its meanings humanism is considered to be a philosophical system consistent with its assertions on ontology, epistemology, anthropology, education, aesthetics and politics. On the other side, humanism is viewed as being the totality of a series of questions on nature and also human nature. The term humanism has had five different meanings throughout the years. The first meaning focused on the classical works of grammar, history, and poetry. The second
wording of posthumanism portray a sense of an aftermath of humanism. The wording of posthumanism, notwithstanding, Lorimer (2009) states that posthumanism as a term is characterized by ambiguities and the fate of uncertainties that befall postmodernism is the same fate that bedeviled posthumanism. Lorimer defines posthumanism as “populist diagnosis of a new era, a new mode of critical inquiry that defines itself in relation to humanism, and a working through of the latter’s critical tradition’ (p
Nauert, Charles G. Humanism and the Culture of Renaissance Europe (Cambridge University Press, 2006)
In Humanism and the Culture of Renaissance Europe, Charles G. Nauert synthesizes the development of humanism during the Renaissance while also illustrating the importance of the development of humanism to the age of the Renaissance. Nauert was Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Missouri, Columbia and his specialty was Renaissance- Reformation Europe. His purpose in writing is to
Existentialism when looked in a dictionary means a philosophical theory or approach which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their development through acts of the will. This theory emphasizes on the existence of man as an individual and how every choices exerted by him determines a different course of action for him. Existentialism when looked in a lexicon implies a philosophical hypothesis or methodology which accentuates the presence of
Humanism asserts the centrality of human being and recognizes the dignity of man. This world-view seeks the uplift of human beings. The foremost intention of humanism is to attain human freedom, joyous life with progress and prosperity without any kind of discrimination among men.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (1926-2011), an artist of multi-faceted talents and an epoch-making singer is the creator of a good number of significant songs. Primary subjects of such songs are man and society. Bhupen Hazarika has
SOCIAL PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
OF DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR
1. INTRODUCTION
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s philosophical contribution has in the areas of Humanism, realism and rationalism. He propounded a philosophy of humanism taking in account both theory and practice. For him philosophy is not purely theoretic matter but has practical potentialities. It has its roots in the problems of life and the theories that are propounded return back as a contribution for the reconstruction of the society
In this paper we will be reviewing the four major learning theories, Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism, and Humanism, as it may apply in a corporate training proposal. Specific modules have been chosen from each of these theories. The goal is to inspire, propagate and promote the full potential of the employees in relationship to their duties, responsibilities and adaptation to learning.
Behaviorism: Founded by John B. Watson in 1912, who published "Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It"
All systems of thought and each worldview have a notion of God. Secular humanism is defined as a belief system where humanity is the sovereign of all beings, and where reality and information rests in science and reason. The secular humanistic worldview started as a substitute among religions. Humanism is not a religious belief system in itself, while secular means “not religious.” A religion is any system of belief that informs an individual’s worldview. The secular humanistic worldview has a
time in which the elements of humanism were considered as priority. Humanism is the ethical point of view of life that helps aspire the greater side of humanity. Humanism was not properly appreciated until late 15th century in which it was reborn. This revival is the exact translation of the word Renaissance. The Renaissance followed the Middle Ages from late 1400 and extended al the way to 1600. Historians claim that this irrational-philosophical belief of humanism was outwitted by religious and