In sharp contrast, Renaissance humanist educators revived the study of the classics and stressed the importance of the individual. Indeed, the ideal Renaissance man was cultured and well versed in the classics, humanities, and moral philosophy, as well as skilled with the sword and horse. ... At the beginning of the Renaissance, humanist educators revived the study of the classics and humanities to help students attain salvation. ... Humanists believed that the study of humanities was essential for the education of a good citizen. ... During the Renaissance, the main purpose of educating w...

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These books not only could be mass-produced and used to spread humanities such as literature and philosophy, enabling more people to adopt these ideas, but also bypassed Ecclesiastical control and it was made possible to disseminate ideologies, opinions and knowledge which were secular, further catalyzing the people's spirit of inquiry. ... and studied values of human potential and achievement in the form of philosophy and literature, suggesting that mankind could enjoy life without offending God. ... This brought about an increase in self-confidence for further research, study and practi...

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