What is the most interesting intellectual period in European history? why?

Answer 1

The term Rebirth (Renaissance), to indicate the flourishing of artistic and scientific activities starting in Italy in the mid 1300's, was first used by the Italian artist Giorgio Vasari in the Vite, published in 1550. The term Renaissance is the French translation, used by French historian Jules Michelet, and expanded upon by Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt (both in the 1860s). Rebirth is used in two ways. First, it means rediscovery of ancient classical texts and learning and their applications in the arts and sciences. Second, it means that the results of these intellectual activities created a revitalization of European culture in general. Thus it is possible to speak of the Renaissance in two different but meaningful ways: A rebirth of classical learning and knowledge through the rediscovery of ancient texts, and therefore supposedly a rebirth of European culture in general.

Answer 2

Personally, I find the Enlightenment the most intellectual period of European history. Everywhere you looked, people from countries all over were coming up with new ideas, all of them different in their own rights. This is when people were beginning to challenge authority, and finally, they knew why they were doing it. They realized, "We don't work for the government. The government works for us. We should choose the people to lead us. We have the power, we have the right." This was one of the most intelligently stimulating periods of all European history, followed closely by the Renaissance.

Although the Renaissance was amazing and people were also coming up with new ideas, it was fairly concentrated. The Renaissance of new ideas mainly occurred in Italy, while the rest of Europe still lumbered through their Medieval Age. And when they finally did come to the Renaissance, it still revolved around the Church. However, the Enlightenment allowed for a broading of perspective, something that did not occur as broadly in the Renaissance.

Also, just to clarify, the Renaissance and the Enlightenment are not the same thing. The Renaissance took place in the 1500s, whereas the Enlightenment occurred 1700s-1800s.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Um, the Renaissance is called the Renaissance. Translates to re-birth, not the enlightenment.

But, the enlightenment is an interesting period.

Personally I prefer the 19th century, though - Marx & Engels, Nietzche, Dostoevsky, Darwin... lots of great thinkers.

Answer 5

5Th Century B.C. "The Golden Century" of Pericles in Athens.

PS. Renaissance was first of all, a remake - a rebirth of the ancient greek and roman civilization. How can that be more intellectual than the original times ?

Answer 6

The Enlightenment because it was one of the forerunners to modern Western thought. People would hang out in places called "salons" and talk about ideas and events of the day (both guys and gals; some women even had their own salons).

One really good writer/philosopher from this period (18th century) is Voltaire who is famous for his satirical book, Candide.

Answer 7

The 1800s, because some of the greatest "thinkers" lived then: Jean Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Neitche(sp!), Darwin, Sigmund Freud....etc. Google 'em to find out more.

Answer 8

The Renaissance. It is called the Enlightenment for a reason...

Answer 9

Stop asking people to do your history homework

Answer 10

i think now. people are freerer to speak and mix across Europe now than any other time. cold war, Renaissance, crusades