Modernization Week 6-7

invisible hand

supply and demand, adjusted to circumstances. individuals act in their own interest that benefit economy as a whole. fewer mouths to feed, demand for food plummeted, sharp decline in prices of food. survivors of black death relatively wealthier than prior

scholasticism

God had created the orderly universe which could be understood through the application of human reason. Question whether humans could ever truly understand the wil of God

standard of living

material wellbeing of the average in a given population

Christian humanism

relgious movement that focused on self fulfillment of humanity within framework of christian principles

civic humanism

connection between flourishing humanistic outlook and an active and celebratory approach to public affairs . appreciation of learned culture to political life

communes

group of people lviing together sharing possessions and responsibilities

humanism

defining element of the Renaissance, centered on human interests or values. rejected supernaturalism, stressed individuals self worth and capacity

printing press

invention that made it feasible to produce printed literaure on a wide range of subjects —> growing literate population in towns