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Luis Vives

Luis Vives was a Renaissance-era scholar from Spain, renowned for his work in philosophy, psychology, and education. He emphasized the importance of understanding human nature and caring for individual well-being. Vives contributed to the development of early ideas about mental health, advocating for compassion and treatment of psychological issues. He also promoted the scientific study of human behavior and emphasized education’s role in personal development. His ideas influenced later thinkers and helped shape modern psychology and education by encouraging a more humane and evidence-based approach to understanding people.