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Imagineyou Are Cultural Anthropologist Searching For A Hidden Time Cap
Imagineyou Are Cultural Anthropologist Searching For A Hidden Time Cap
Imagine you are cultural anthropologist searching for a hidden time capsule from both the Renaissance and the Age of Baroque. In each capsule it is rumored that there is at least one example of Philosophy locked inside. Write 100 word paragraph for each example of philosophy (one from each epoch of Renaissance and Baroque). Text book chapters attached below. If using outside sources, make sure to cite and reference. APA format.
Paper For Above instruction
The Renaissance period was marked by a revival of classical philosophy, emphasizing humanism, individualism, and critical thinking. A significant philosophical thought from this era is Erasmus of Rotterdam’s emphasis on free will and moral responsibility. Erasmus advocated for the importance of individual conscience and ethical behavior, challenging the dominant interpretations of destiny and divine predestination prevalent in medieval thought. His work “The Praise of Folly” and his advocacy for the reform of Christian humanism reflected a desire to harmonize faith with reason, emphasizing personal moral agency. The Renaissance’s embrace of classical texts and human-centered philosophy laid the groundwork for modern ideas about personal autonomy and ethical responsibility.
The Baroque era, contrasting the Renaissance's human-centered focus, was characterized by complex metaphysical ideas and an emphasis on the divine mystery and predestination. Blaise Pascal’s philosophy exemplifies this period’s fascination with divine grace, existential doubt, and the limits of human reason. His work “Pensées” explores the tension between faith and reason, emphasizing that human understanding is limited and that true knowledge resides in divine mystery. Pascal’s concept of “the wager” underscores the necessity of faith in the face of uncertainty, highlighting a pragmatic approach to religious belief. His philosophical reflections reveal the Baroque’s preoccupation with mystery, suffering, and the human condition’s metaphysical dimensions.
References
- Cite your sources here in APA format, for example:
- Gordon, A. (2014). Renaissance philosophy. Oxford University Press.
- Pascal, B. (1995). Pensees. Penguin Classics.
- Elkins, J. (2016). The Age of Baroque. Routledge.
- Garrett, J. (2012). Humanism and the Renaissance. Cambridge University Press.
- Grafton, A. (2007). Cardano’s Cosmos. Harvard University Press.