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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 1300s1600s 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 Reformation Catholics 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)
