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In this period, which we call the Renaissance (the rebirth of interests in the arts), with its church-dominated intellectual and cultural life was transformed into a society increasingly dominated by politics, with an urban, commercial economy and lay support of education, the arts, and music. Most Renaissance theorists came to the conclusion that the main task of men in power was to maintain security and peace. Machiavelli stated that the creative force of the ruler …

…According to the humanist Vergerio, the purpose of education was to attain and practice virtue and wisdom. He believed that education concerned the State. The most important was respect for religion. During the Renaissance people became more self-conscious about what they were doing and how they could reach their fullest potential. The Renaissance was a time where long-standing beliefs were tested. The Renaissance was nothing but the birth of modern humanity and awareness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**