In the 1330s, Petrarch conceived of a philosophy that emphasized the value of the individual and the pursuit and study of classical languages, literature, history, and philosophy. Today we call these disciplines the:

A. divine arts
B. fine arts
C. humanities
D. temporal arts


Ans: C. humanities

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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