Renaissance Thought: Ethics, Politics, and Society
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Renaissance
Overview of the Renaissance period and its significance in Western intellectual history

Module #2
Humanism and the Revival of Classical Learning
The impact of humanism on Renaissance thought, including the rediscovery of classical texts and the emergence of new intellectual currents

Module #3
The Rise of Individualism
The growth of individualism in the Renaissance, including the concept of the Renaissance Man and the emergence of autobiographical writing

Module #4
The Role of Women in Renaissance Society
The experiences and contributions of women in Renaissance Europe, including their roles in politics, art, and literature

Module #5
The Renaissance City-State
The rise of city-states in Renaissance Italy, including the politics, economy, and culture of cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome

Module #6
The Ethics of Humanism
The moral philosophy of humanists like Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Pico della Mirandola

Module #7
The Concept of Virtue
The Renaissance understanding of virtue, including its roots in classical thought and its relationship to moral character

Module #8
The Problem of Free Will
The debate over free will and determinism in Renaissance thought, including the contributions of philosophers like Erasmus and Luther

Module #9
Morality and the Arts
The relationship between morality and the arts in the Renaissance, including the role of patronage and the ethics of creative expression

Module #10
The Renaissance Debate over Usury
The controversy over usury and money-lending in the Renaissance, including its implications for economic and moral thought

Module #11
Theories of Royal Power
The Renaissance understanding of monarchic power, including the ideas of Bodin, Machiavelli, and Hobbes

Module #12
The Rise of Republicanism
The growth of republican thought in the Renaissance, including the contributions of thinkers like Machiavelli and Harrington

Module #13
The Concept of the State
The Renaissance understanding of the state, including its emergence as a central concept in political thought

Module #14
War and International Relations
The Renaissance understanding of war and international relations, including the contributions of thinkers like Machiavelli and Gentili

Module #15
The Politics of Empire
The Renaissance debate over empire and colonialism, including the implications for political thought and practice

Module #16
The Renaissance Family
The structure and values of the Renaissance family, including the role of women and the emergence of new family forms

Module #17
The Rise of Urban Culture
The growth of urban culture in the Renaissance, including the emergence of new forms of entertainment, art, and literature

Module #18
The Role of the Church
The place of the Church in Renaissance society, including its relationship to politics, culture, and individual believers

Module #19
The Emergence of Modern Science
The scientific revolution of the Renaissance, including the contributions of thinkers like Galileo, Copernicus, and Vesalius

Module #20
Renaissance Fashion and Material Culture
The aesthetics and values of Renaissance fashion, including the emergence of new materials, technologies, and cultural practices

Module #21
Florence in the 15th Century
A case study of Renaissance Florence, including its politics, culture, and society

Module #22
The Court of Ferrara
A case study of the Este court in Ferrara, including its politics, culture, and patronage

Module #23
Renaissance Thought and the Protestant Reformation
The interactions between Renaissance thought and the Protestant Reformation, including the contributions of thinkers like Luther and Calvin

Module #24
Renaissance Humanism and the New World
The impact of Renaissance humanism on the discovery and colonization of the New World

Module #25
The Legacy of Renaissance Thought
The ongoing influence of Renaissance thought on modern Western culture, including its implications for ethics, politics, and society

Module #26
Review and Assessment
A review of key concepts and themes in Renaissance thought, including an assessment of student learning

Module #27
Renaissance Thought and Contemporary Issues
The relevance of Renaissance thought to contemporary debates and challenges, including ethics, politics, and society

Module #28
The Future of Renaissance Studies
Emerging trends and directions in Renaissance studies, including new methodologies and approaches

Module #29
Student Projects and Presentations
Student-led projects and presentations on selected topics in Renaissance thought, including ethics, politics, and society

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Renaissance Thought: Ethics, Politics, and Society career

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Renaissance Thought: Ethics, Politics, and Society ( 30 Modules )

Renaissance Thought: Ethics, Politics, and Society
( 30 Modules )