Humanism Dbq Analysis

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Whoever doesn’t trust the words of known people in history, may suffer. Kings, women, or just about anyone can give advice to take. The women in these documents are interested in women’s education. Though they may not have any, it’s important to do things even when they’re not at will. Lastly, humanists are biased about their opinions and no one will change their minds. When advice is given from a trusted source, take it. Lorenzo de’ Medici gives advice to his son. The Medici family ruled for centuries, making it easier to trust the things they say. He is telling is son to collect books and get the best education he can. “… collecting of handsome books, and by your attendants being learned and well-bred rather than numerous” (Doc 6). He is…show more content…
Petrarch, the father of humanism, is biased against all people who do not share the same views. “I say nothing of the vulgar, the dregs of mankind, whose sayings and opinions may raise a laugh but hardly merit serious censure” (Doc 1). Petrarch is saying that sayings and opinions might be not very good. In his eyes, everyone should be humanist, because other ideas will not live. Document 7 says, “For this is the thunderbolt they always keep ready at a moment’s notice to terrify anyone to whom they are not very favorably inclined.” Erasmus is saying that problems are started over these juxtaposing things. He believes that it would be “better to pass them over in silence.” Otherwise, society will just come at you because “this race of man is incredibly arrogant and touchy” (Doc 7). All humanists are biased but they know what and how things will happen. People in history are primary examples to trust the words of. People offer their advice and opinions every day, why not follow it? If I was in the situation of who the documents were written to, I’d follow the advice. You may not agree, but this is good advice to be
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