Renaissance Humanists would have disagreed with Saint Augustine because
A) Humanists rejected Christianity
B) Humanists believed God allowed people to achieve greatness
C) Humanists embraced the Thomistic ideals
D) Humanists agreed with Greek concepts of human excellence and the individual
E) Humanists deemed civic duty to flawed goal

Question

Renaissance Humanists would have disagreed with Saint Augustine because
A) ​Humanists rejected Christianity
B) ​Humanists believed God allowed people to achieve greatness
C) ​Humanists embraced the Thomistic ideals
D) ​Humanists agreed with Greek concepts of human excellence and the individual
E) ​Humanists deemed civic duty to flawed goal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Renaissance Humanists believed in the concept of human excellence and the individual, which was influenced by Greek philosophy. Saint Augustine's views were mainly based on Christian theology and the idea of predestination, which clashed with the Humanists' emphasis on human potential and achievement.

Renaissance Humanists Would Have Disagreed with Saint Augustine Because