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Line 43: − =='''Philosophy'''== − The primary philosophy of the Renaissance was [[humanism]], which favored the capacity of man to reason and think for himself.{{fact}} This had two effects: on one hand, creativity and independent thinking were encouraged and learning greatly increased. Emphasis moved away from the sole focus on religious, spiritual things that was characteristic of the Middle Ages, to a focus on more tangible, earthly things. The study of nature and science was given its proper place. Art and literature became more realistic.
→'''Philosophy''': uncited liberal garbage
additionally stated that it is ideal to be both feared and loved. Machiavelli served under [[Lorenzo Medidi]] of Florence, but was exiled. It was during his exile that he wrote ''The Prince''. Today the word “[[Machiavellian]]” has come to mean any unreasonable philosophy by which “the end justifies the means.”
additionally stated that it is ideal to be both feared and loved. Machiavelli served under [[Lorenzo Medidi]] of Florence, but was exiled. It was during his exile that he wrote ''The Prince''. Today the word “[[Machiavellian]]” has come to mean any unreasonable philosophy by which “the end justifies the means.”
== See also ==
== See also ==