Which one of the following statements about Renaissance Humanist culture is NOT true ?
[amp_mcq option1=”It slackened the control of religion over human life” option2=”It believed that human nature was many-sided” option3=”It was concerned with good manners” option4=”It criticized material wealth, power and glory” correct=”option4″]
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
The statement that Renaissance Humanist culture criticized material wealth, power and glory is NOT true.
Renaissance Humanism, while emphasizing classical learning and human potential, generally did not criticize material wealth, power, and glory. In fact, many humanists flourished under the patronage of wealthy individuals, powerful rulers, and the Church, who commissioned art, architecture, and scholarly works. The pursuit of excellence and achievement, often leading to wealth and fame, was compatible with humanist ideals. Criticism of excessive materialism existed but was not a defining characteristic of the broader humanist movement, which celebrated human capabilities and achievements in various spheres, including the worldly.