One of the earliest humanists was ____,an Italian poet,who thought that scholasticism was too broad and abstract.

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Petrarch was an Italian poet who is considered one of the earliest humanists. He believed that the scholarship of his time (scholasticism) was too focused on abstract ideas and did not pay enough attention to the real problems of humanity. He emphasized the importance of studying classical literature and using it as a guide for modern ethical and intellectual life.

One of the Earliest Humanists Was ____,An Italian Poet,who Thought