Philosophy help?

Question

Which Renaissance philosopher do you think developed the greatest contribution to humanity? Explain your answer.

How did the greatest contribution of the Renaissance philosopher you identified affect 18th and 19th-century philosophy?

I need some ideas for a 5000 word essay and i have no clue where to begin. Can someone help point me in the right direction? Please :)

Answer 1

First you find 17th and 18th century philosophers and read up on their philosophies. Then you think about which one of the philosophies influenced rainessance and may even still influence todays thinking and you will have your paper.

Answer 2

I know you'll hate to hear this, but you need to write an outline.

First, look at the renaissance philosophers. Then choose one and explain what he did or said or wrote, and how it influenced the 18th & 19th century.

I. Joe Blow is influential because
A. One thing he said
B. Another thing
C. Another thing

II. This is important because
A. Why
B. Another Why

I don't know anything about the subject myself, but here are some websites that I can understand when I read them.

http://www.candleinthedark.com/renaissance.html

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/9974/ren.html (Catherine of Sienna would be an interesting choice...a woman, a religious figure, something different)

http://www.candleinthedark.com/copernicus.html

Answer 3

Try reading some of your textbooks or recommended reading.