Which philosopher and christian humanist, wrote a book intitled the praise of folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests cardinals, and other church officials?

A: erasmus B:leondardo da vinci C: catherine de' medici D: cesare borgia

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Abel Deleon

14 August, 12:11

Which philosopher and christian humanist, wrote a book intitled the praise of folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests cardinals, and other church officials?

A: erasmus B:leondardo da vinci C: catherine de' medici D: cesare borgia

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Tripp Christian · Answer 1

Tripp Christian 14 August, 12:17

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The answer is A. Erasmus

Destiney Harvey · Answer 2

Erasmus was known for having written "In Praise of Folly". He was perhaps the most well known Northern humanist. Cesare Borgia was far more focused on warfare. Da Vinci was more focused on science and art. Catherine de' Medici was busy influencing her sons who happened to be kings in France.

Which philosopher and christian humanist, wrote a book intitled the praise of folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests cardinals, and other church officials?A: erasmus B:leondardo da vinci C: catherine de' medici D: cesare borgia

Which philosopher and christian humanist, wrote a book intitled the praise of folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests cardinals, and other church officials?

A: erasmus B:leondardo da vinci C: catherine de' medici D: cesare borgia