Western Civilization I / Unit 13 WC1 1217 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Renaissance Man's Virtues, Not Quite Christian
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The idea
The well-rounded man pursued classical virtues, understanding, benevolence, fortitude, judgment, eloquence and honor, a virtuous life not identical with Christian virtue and reachable through the classics with piety. Girls were educated for obedience and modesty.
In practice
The querelle des femmes: are women naturally weak, or made so by lack of schooling?
Where people slip
Women humanists joined the debate; most men still held women inferior.
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