Italian humanism

Italian humanism was an intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on studying classical Greek and Roman texts to understand human nature and potential. It emphasized education, individual achievement, and the value of the arts and sciences, encouraging people to think critically and appreciate human experience. Thinkers like Petrarch and Erasmus championed the idea that understanding history, literature, and philosophy could help individuals lead more meaningful lives. Italian humanism played a key role in shaping modern ideas about learning, culture, and the importance of the human person.