Early Renaissance Neoplatonism
A)was essentially the same as late Roman Neoplatonism.
B)could not be made compatible with Christianity.
C)taught that Platonic love was superior to erotic love.
D)failed to capture the attention of many thinkers and artists.

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Early Renaissance Neoplatonism
A)was essentially the same as late Roman Neoplatonism.
B)could not be made compatible with Christianity.
C)taught that Platonic love was superior to erotic love.
D)failed to capture the attention of many thinkers and artists.

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Early Renaissance Neoplatonism taught that Platonic love, which focused on the intellectual and spiritual connection between individuals, was superior to erotic love, which was seen as purely physical. This idea was influential in shaping the artistic and literary culture of the period.