Explain how Renaissance humanists influenced the Scientific Revolution.(1 point)
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Humanists were inspired by Islamic scholars and spread the Islamic culture to Europe.
Humanists were inspired by Islamic scholars and spread the Islamic culture to Europe.
Humanists started universities to study ancient works from Greece.
Humanists started universities to study ancient works from Greece.
Humanists returned to the learnings of the church and the texts of the Bible.
Humanists returned to the learnings of the church and the texts of the Bible.
Humanists learned Greek and Latin and were eager to rediscover works of ancient scholars.
Humanists learned Greek and Latin and were eager to rediscover works of ancient scholars.
The Renaissance humanists played a significant role in laying the foundation for the Scientific Revolution. Their dedication to the study of classical texts in their original languages (Greek and Latin) brought many ancient scientific works back into scholarly discussion. Humanists meticulously translated and analyzed works by ancient philosophers and scientists such as Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, and Ptolemy.
Through this revival of classical knowledge, humanists contributed to a cultural environment that valued empirical observation and critical thinking over solely relying on religious or traditional authorities for explanations of the natural world. This intellectual climate fostered the development of new scientific methodologies and encouraged scholars to seek a deeper understanding of the universe through direct observation and experimentation, key aspects of the emerging scientific mindset that fueled the Scientific Revolution.