During the Renaissance, many thinkers began seeking wisdom in works, including the writings of Aristotle and Plato. They wrote in , making their ideas available to ordinary people. The new way of thinking stressed the experience and capabilities of .

Renaissance humanism encouraged people to study classical works, including writings by Aristotle and Plato, and often presented ideas in vernacular languages so more people could read them. This way of thinking emphasized human potential and personal experience, so the blank is “the individual.”

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