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CULTURAL CHANGES
Beginning of the Early Modern Age
significant developments
thinking and science.
important invention: the printing press.
SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES AND THE SPREAD OF NEW IDEAS
advance in technology and scientific knowledge
Copernicus proposed a revolutionary theory
heliocentric hypothesis
Earth revolved around the Sun and not vice versa, as was commonly believed at this time
ideas spread rapidly
invention of the movable-type printing press
by Gutenberg
books printed
first book printed in 1455,
creation of cultural institutions
science and arts academies were founded
HUMANIST PHILOSOPHY
characteristics
Optimism and creativity
religious beliefs that caused fear
replaced by the belief in a better life in this world
Desire for knowledge
humanists great intellectual curiosity
not limit their knowledge
Anthropocentrism
human beings
centre of philosophical reflection
artistic creation
humanists were Christians
Critical thinking
Humanism tried to explain natural phenomena
Extensive studies: research.
Practical demonstrations: experimentation.
Individual reflection: reason
Renewed interest in classical culture
intellectual and artistic activity
Classical Greek and Roman culture and philosophy
Use of vernacular languages
humanists started to write their works in languages spoken in their countries
more people access to culture and new knowledge
