3) Contemporary Attitudes towards the Poor 5: The Effect of Humanism and the Renaissance Flashcards
1
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What did humanists believe?
A
Humanists believed that man could improve himself through study and education, therefore poverty was not inevitable. Through education, anyone could learn a craft or a trade, so once again there was no justification for unemployment.
2
Q
What was reflected in the legislation of the period?
A
It is evident that there was a severe repressive attitude towards the able-bodied poor which was reflected in the legislation of the period and it took a long time for the government to show any consideration for these people.
