2007-01-30 10:08:12 · 5 answers · asked by bullet_to_the_brain 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
How modern are we talking here? Like still alive today or within a couple of generations?
For the latter, I'd say H.G. Wells (1886 - 1946).
2007-01-30 10:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think in this current time, many people are a form of a Renaissance Man. It is pretty much required in current times.
The internet makes it much easier to get information, as to how accurate it is, that needs to be cross checked.
Main Entry: Renaissance man
Function: noun
: a person who has wide interests and is expert in several areas
In the Past it was linked to people who painted, music, invented or other such things. It is just a matter of having enough time to learn these things.
2007-01-30 10:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by Reality Check 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Renaissance man, or Polymath is a matter of personal opinion! Ex-President Jimmy Carter might be considered one or even Al Gore! The last Renaissance Man of America was, in my opinion, Thomas Jefferson!
2016-03-29 10:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steve Nash.
Richard Dawkins.
Richard Feynman.
Noam Chomsky.
Vaclav Havel.
Greg Graffin.
Among many others; most "Renaissance Men and Women" in this day and age are atheists.
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2007-01-30 10:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bono.
I liked the Steve Nash answer.
Oprah Winfrey would probably be considered a "Renaissance Woman"
2007-01-30 10:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by carwheelsongravel1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋