Asked by Araia Royalty on Sep 27, 2024
What best describes Erasmus's In Praise of Folly?
A) a satirical survey of the world,highlighting the corrupt monastic system
B) an account of the ways science had failed Erasmus throughout his life
C) a sincere call for all people to renounce their heretical ways and rejoin the one true church
D) a guide for living life,intended for a teenaged audience
E) a play performed before the pope,with disastrous consequences
Erasmus's In Praise of Folly
A satirical essay by Desiderius Erasmus, critiquing superstitions and corruption in the Catholic Church and European society.
Corrupt Monastic System
Practices within religious monastic communities that deviate from ethical or spiritual standards, typically involving misuse of power or funds.
- Comprehend the impact of the Renaissance on humanist philosophies and the progression of the Protestant Reformation.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact of the Renaissance on humanist philosophies and the progression of the Protestant Reformation.