<P> Petrarch is traditionally called the father of Humanism and considered by many to be the `` father of the Renaissance . '' In his work Secretum meum he points out that secular achievements did not necessarily preclude an authentic relationship with God . Petrarch argued instead that God had given humans their vast intellectual and creative potential to be used to their fullest . He inspired humanist philosophy which led to the intellectual flowering of the Renaissance . He believed in the immense moral and practical value of the study of ancient history and literature -- that is , the study of human thought and action . Petrarch was a devout Catholic and did not see a conflict between realizing humanity 's potential and having religious faith . </P>
<P> Petrarch is traditionally called the father of Humanism and considered by many to be the `` father of the Renaissance . '' In his work Secretum meum he points out that secular achievements did not necessarily preclude an authentic relationship with God . Petrarch argued instead that God had given humans their vast intellectual and creative potential to be used to their fullest . He inspired humanist philosophy which led to the intellectual flowering of the Renaissance . He believed in the immense moral and practical value of the study of ancient history and literature -- that is , the study of human thought and action . Petrarch was a devout Catholic and did not see a conflict between realizing humanity 's potential and having religious faith . </P>
who is known as the father of humanism
who is known as the father of humanism
Petrarch
Petrarch