renaissance and reformation contributions to western political thought 10.1 students relate the...

Renaissance and Reformation Contributions to Western Political Thought

10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.

Coming out of the Middle Ages… The Catholic Church

Powerful, authoritarian

Renaissance (rebirth) of new ideas spreads from Italy

1300s-1600s

Printing Spreads Ideas

Printing Press, 1450s

Interest in Classical (Greek) culture

Humanism Life now on

earth important

Focus on humans and human culture

Raphael, School of Athens, 1509

Questioned Role of Government Separation of church

from government

Individualism Becomes Deeply Rooted Art captures individual

character Individual explorers and

conquerors gain fame Merchant capitalists

make money

Catholic Church Questioned Those who protested

Called Protestants Efforts to reform the Catholic

Church Called Reformation

ReformationCatholics

Church interprets Bible Salvation through

Church Reliance on clergy

Protestants Individuals interpret

Bible Salvation through

individual acts Questioned authority Many sects

Legacy of Renaissance and Reformation Spurred growth of

democracy Spurred growth of

literacy spreads ideas (not just religion)

Emphasized individualism, liberty (freedom)