The central thesis of the Oration on the Dignity of Man was
A)man's dignity comes from the fact that God loved man so intensely that he became human and died for his sins.
B)a challenge to Papal authority after the disastrous 14th century.
C)a defense of republican government against the threat posed by the condottieri.
D)that God gave man the freedom to shape his own being.
E)that the human body was beautiful and should be portrayed in its natural state: nude.

Question

The central thesis of the Oration on the Dignity of Man was
A)man's dignity comes from the fact that God loved man so intensely that he became human and died for his sins.
B)a challenge to Papal authority after the disastrous 14th century.
C)a defense of republican government against the threat posed by the condottieri.
D)that God gave man the freedom to shape his own being.
E)that the human body was beautiful and should be portrayed in its natural state: nude.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The central thesis of the Oration on the Dignity of Man was that God gave man the freedom to shape his own being. This is expressed through the idea of human potential, and the belief that humanity possesses the ability to become more than what we currently are. The oration celebrates the power of human reason and the ability of individuals to shape their own lives, rather than being defined by pre-ordained fate or divine decree.

The Central Thesis of the Oration on the Dignity of Man