Which is an accurate definition of humanism?

A.

the Renaissance idea of portraying humans as lifelike figures

B.

a movement that stressed the wisdom of the classics, the dignity of humans, and human potential

C.

a movement that focused on reason as a means of bringing justice, equality, and freedom

D.

a literary movement that stressed the importance of nature, feeling, and emotion

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Chase Duncan

Social Studies

9 April, 00:44

Which is an accurate definition of humanism?

A.

the Renaissance idea of portraying humans as lifelike figures

B.

a movement that stressed the wisdom of the classics, the dignity of humans, and human potential

C.

a movement that focused on reason as a means of bringing justice, equality, and freedom

D.

a literary movement that stressed the importance of nature, feeling, and emotion

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Barrett Dawson · Answer 1

Humanism was the ideology that that god was not responsible for all human actions. it emphasised that humans had the potential for doing anything, that it wasn't determined by god. so the answer is B