Question

In what ways did Renaissance thinkers move away from medieval philosophies?​

Answer 1

Answer:

- The way they view the government

- The way they view science/technology

Explanation:

The philosophers from the medieval era believed that some people are destined to be leaders. They idolize someone with nobles bloodline who they believe as a person that receive guidance from Gods or other form of higher being. As a result, they put these nobles in a position of absolute authorities at the expense of the common citizens. Renaissance thinkers believe in the opposite. They believe that the people should be the one that has the strongest influence within the government.

Their view on Science and Technologies also difference. Renaissance thinkers believed that Human beings should question everything. Rather than believing in the word of the church officials like medieval thinkers advocated, they believed that people should take a scientific approach to gained better understanding of universe.