Question

Which are characteristics of humanism?

A.
stress on the wisdom of the classics, belief in the dignity of humans, and confidence in human potential

B.
belief in the value of humility, stress on religious devotion, and confidence in the wisdom of the church fathers

C.
stress on a literal interpretation of the Bible and confidence in medieval scholarship

D.
emphasis on belief in the power of scientific inquiry and confidence in experimentation

Answer 1

A, humanists strongly stress that humans are of more importance than that of religious beliefs and that one shouldn't rely on supernatural events.