Burckhardt also believed in humanism, which is a philosophy that stressed the dignity of humankind, individualism, and secular values. ... They took Plato's ideas and philosophies and combined it with Catholic teachings. ...

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This is where Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, were the influential thinkers on education. ... His humanistic views captivated many minds in Europe and later turned it from religion to philosophy and revealed the riches of pagan thought and art. ...

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Students could then choose to study further in law, medicine, philosophy, or theology. ... Unfortunately, many people do not take advantage of the fact they are blessed with the ability to learn and with resources that others such as, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo worked so hard to give us. ...

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