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Essay / Impact of the Renaissance - 1352
The term Renaissance has, over the years, become synonymous with ideas of the expansion of civilization, rebirth, and cultural expansion. The most famous example of a country's cultural renaissance is that of the Italians; however, this is only one example of such a cultural and philosophical paradigm. To begin with, a "renaissance" is a revolution of rebirth of ideals within the individuals of a country: self-awareness, art, architecture, religion and science, to name a few- some. Because it is these ideas that have given civilizations the dynamism and perseverance necessary to emerge from a period of fallowness and social, cultural and economic regression. Many major world powers today, and subsequently in the past, have gone through a period of renaissance, preceded by what many call a dark age; It was through this period of upheaval that socio-political ideas and philosophies flourished, paving the way for the rebirth of each nation. For this, the Renaissance must not only be seen as an essential part of European history, but its ideals must also be recognized philosophically for improving and influencing different developing societies throughout the ages. Throughout history, these ideologies found in the Renaissance and those found in the classical era as well, they have proven to be immense factors in the development of different nations. The term "renaissance", used as a synonym for the word "renaissance", not only implies a certain chapter in European history, but also denotes a stage of progress in overall moral, ethical, educational and societal thoughts. Other periods of this type can therefore be accredited under the term "renaissance", such as the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, or even the progression of certain developed countries towards...... middle of paper ... ...nce, have never shown the slightest sign of stopping. This is the power of rebirth; it is not just a period in time or a "thing", whether tangible or intangible, but rather a force that lives on human energy: once set in motion, it can never be stopped, as long as a French, an Italian, an English, (and all other societies which have experienced a form of renaissance) national positions, their renaissance will never end. This is proof of the incalculable magnitude of a rebirth. It is an imbued philosophy that guides man not only through conflicts, but also teaches him to be great through conflicts, to achieve goals and status of recognition; it plays on man's greatest vices and turns them into metaphysical gold, a searing testament to man's perseverance that at one time or another may torment us, but ultimately, in the end, motivate us..