Which philosopher and Christian humanist, wrote a book entitled The Praise of Folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests, cardinals, and other church officials?

a. Cesare Borgia

b. Leonardo da Vinci

c. Erasmus

d. Catherine de' Medici

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30 September, 00:35

Which philosopher and Christian humanist, wrote a book entitled The Praise of Folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests, cardinals, and other church officials?

a. Cesare Borgia

b. Leonardo da Vinci

c. Erasmus

d. Catherine de' Medici

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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 entitled The Praise of Folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests, cardinals, and other church officials?a. Cesare Borgiab. Leonardo da Vincic. Erasmusd. Catherine de' Medici

Which philosopher and Christian humanist, wrote a book entitled The Praise of Folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests, cardinals, and other church officials?

a. Cesare Borgia

b. Leonardo da Vinci

c. Erasmus

d. Catherine de' Medici