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- - - - this invention enabled a large number of books to be printed.
      - the first book was printed on his invention in 1455
      - From this moment, new ideas reached more people through books.
    - - science and arts academies were founded.
        
        The most important ones were
      - The new humanist philosophy was also spread from many universities such as those in Rome, Bologna and Padua.
- - - - human beings became the centre of philosophical reflection and artistic creation.
      - the humanists continued to be Christians, they abandoned theocentrism of the Middle Ages.
      - They tried to explain reality without religion.
    - - religious beliefs that caused fear were replaced by the belief in a better life in this world.
      - Creativity was oriented towards obtaining better techniques, which resulted in numerous inventions.
    - - Classical Greek and Roman culture and philosophy became the point of reference for intellectual and artistic activity.
    - - the humanists possessed a great intellectual curiosity.
      - They wanted to learn about everything and be Renaissance Man.
      - They did not limit their knowledge to one special area.
    - - knowledge was based on tradition, the great scholars or sacred texts.
      - tried to explain natural phenomena through
        
        Individual reflection: reason
        
        Extensive studies: research.
        
        – Practical demonstrations: experimentation.
    - - most books were written in Latin
      - The humanists started to write their works in languages spoken in their countries
      - more people had access to culture and new knowledge.