Question

Why did the education and intelligence of advisors matter in Renaissance times in ways they had not earlier?

Answer 1

The Renaissance set the principle that "Man is the measure of all things". As a consequence, there was a growing interest in the development of humankind in all fields. In order for this to happen, improvements in education and intelligence were crucial. As a product of this growing importance of education, that Humanism was founded. Humanism is known as a stance that emphasizes the value of all human beings.