The Renaissance is more modern because of its logic and philosophical wisdom. As I learned about the Renaissance I would’ve thought of it being more classical. However, as I started to read more into it I realized how modern it was. Articles I have read talk about Concerns of Art of War, Prince’s, and how it’s better to be loved than fear.
The Art of War talks about a Prince concerned about using harsh tactics to get his way. “The Prince ought to have no other aim or thought, nor select anything else for his study, than war and its rules and discipline; for this is the sole art that belongs to him who rules, and it is of such force that it not only upholds those who are born princes, but it often enables men to rise from a private station …show more content…
Nicolo Nicoli was a man of upright life who favored virtue and censured vice. He held his books rather for the use of others than of himself, and all lettered students of Greek or Latin would come to him to borrow books, which he would always lend. “He did not seek any office in Florence [although] he was made an official in the University; many times he was selected for some governorship, but he refused them all, saying that they were food for the vultures, and he would let these feed on them. He called vultures those who went into the alehouses and devoured the poor.” The life lesson being taught was to never use intelligence for personal needs but to help others. He had books and gave them to others rather than keeping them for himself. He refused an office job because he saw the governorship as vultures whom only fend for themselves. Feeding off the poor. The main lesson being taught is to put others before yourself. This lesson will open eyes in the modern world.
In conclusion, the Renaissance is more modern than classical because of its logic and philosophy. Its lessons are modern because it teaches us war could be won by peace, being loved is more sweeter than being feared, and to put others before yourself. Many arguments are being made on whether the renaissance is modern or classical. It could go both ways but from my point of view it’s considered
The Art of War talks about a Prince concerned about using harsh tactics to get his way. “The Prince ought to have no other aim or thought, nor select anything else for his study, than war and its rules and discipline; for this is the sole art that belongs to him who rules, and it is of such force that it not only upholds those who are born princes, but it often enables men to rise from a private station …show more content…
Nicolo Nicoli was a man of upright life who favored virtue and censured vice. He held his books rather for the use of others than of himself, and all lettered students of Greek or Latin would come to him to borrow books, which he would always lend. “He did not seek any office in Florence [although] he was made an official in the University; many times he was selected for some governorship, but he refused them all, saying that they were food for the vultures, and he would let these feed on them. He called vultures those who went into the alehouses and devoured the poor.” The life lesson being taught was to never use intelligence for personal needs but to help others. He had books and gave them to others rather than keeping them for himself. He refused an office job because he saw the governorship as vultures whom only fend for themselves. Feeding off the poor. The main lesson being taught is to put others before yourself. This lesson will open eyes in the modern world.
In conclusion, the Renaissance is more modern than classical because of its logic and philosophy. Its lessons are modern because it teaches us war could be won by peace, being loved is more sweeter than being feared, and to put others before yourself. Many arguments are being made on whether the renaissance is modern or classical. It could go both ways but from my point of view it’s considered