philosophy in the middle ages, renaissance and enlightenment
Across
- 3. : French Enlightenment writer known for criticism of the Church.
- 7. : Philosopher who argued for natural rights and tabula rasa.
- 8. : Opposite of supernatural; often studied during the Enlightenment.
- 9. : A systematic approach to investigation.
- 10. : Core principle of medieval religious belief.
- 12. : Philosopher who wrote 'The Social Contract'.
- 14. : Philosophical idea about the origin of society and government.
- 15. : Political organization influenced by Enlightenment ideas.
- 16. : Religious institution central to medieval philosophy.
- 22. : Belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge.
- 23. : Moral excellence.
- 27. : Philosophical discussion format.
- 28. : What philosophers seek to understand.
- 29. : Branch of philosophy dealing with morality.
- 32. : Belief in a rational God who does not interfere in the universe.
- 33. : Author of 'The Prince', a key Renaissance political thinker.
- 34. : Focus on the individual and their potential.
- 35. : Means of spreading philosophical and scientific knowledge.
- 39. : Philosopher who emphasized divine grace and original sin.
- 41. : Acceptance of different views, especially religious ones.
- 42. : Place where monks lived, studied, and preserved knowledge.
- 44. : Freedom from oppression, a key Enlightenment value.
- 45. : Social or religious ranking system.
- 47. : Method of inquiry used by Socrates, revived in Renaissance studies.
- 48. : Ultimate goal of philosophy.
- 49. : A principle or set of principles laid down by authority as incontrovertibly true.
- 50. : Italian theologian who reconciled faith and reason.
Down
- 1. : Systematic way of thinking.
- 2. : Relating to society and community life.
- 4. : Separation of worldly matters from religious ones.
- 5. : German philosopher who wrote 'Critique of Pure Reason'.
- 6. : Medieval method of learning based on logic and church authority.
- 11. : The goal of philosophical inquiry.
- 13. : Greek philosopher whose work was revived in the Renaissance.
- 17. : Knowledge disclosed by a divine source.
- 18. : Official church teaching.
- 19. : Renaissance man known for his art and inventions.
- 20. : Power to give orders or make decisions.
- 21. : Important Enlightenment and political concept.
- 24. : Knowledge disclosed by a divine source.
- 25. : Central concept in much of medieval philosophy.
- 26. : Philosophical stance that emphasizes human value and agency.
- 30. : Related to God or a god.
- 31. : Field that grew in importance during the Renaissance.
- 36. : The physical world studied in natural philosophy.
- 37. : Belief that society can improve through knowledge and reform.
- 38. : Information and understanding gained through study.
- 40. : Theory that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.
- 43. : Change intended to improve society or government.
- 46. : Used during the Renaissance to question traditional authority.