Some early humanists criticized late-medieval scholasticism as being:
A) concentrated more on virtuous living than on abstract speculation.
B) concentrated more on abstract speculation than on virtuous living.
C) focused too much on Christianity and salvation.
D) encouraged a solitary life of contemplation and asceticism.
E) was much too worldly in its approach to education.

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Early humanists criticized late-medieval scholasticism for being too focused on abstract speculation and not enough on practical, virtuous living. They believed that education should involve a balance of both intellectual and ethical development, rather than prioritizing theoretical knowledge alone.

Some Early Humanists Criticized Late-Medieval Scholasticism as Being