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CULTURAL CHANGES
SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES AND THE SPREAD OF NEW IDEAS
advance in technology and scientific knowledge
16th century
Copernicus proposed a revolutionary theory
heliocentric hypothesis.
Earth revolved around the Sun
human body
invention of the movable-type printing press by Gutenberg
a large number of books to be printed
cultural institutions
science and arts academies were founded
Humanist philosophy
Prosperity resulted in transformations in the ways of thinking
Humanism
characteristic
A renewed interest in classical culture
Classical Greek and Roman culture and philosophy
Anthropocentrism
human beings became the centre of philosophical reflection and artistic creation
Optimism and creativity:
religious beliefs that caused fear were replaced by the belief in a better life in this world.
The desire for knowledge
the humanists possessed a great intellectual curiosity
use of vernacular languages
The humanists started to write their works in languages spoken in their countries.
Critical thinking
Individual reflection: reason.
– Extensive studies: research.
– Practical demonstrations: experimentation.
