复兴时代人道主义思想简论

A Brief Discussion about the Thought of Humanitarianism in Renaissance

复兴时代的人道主义是后来的世俗人道主义的一个主要来源,它的总的理论倾向是反对基督教神学与教会,反对封建制度,提倡人的高贵与尊严、独立与自由意志,主张实现个人价值与发展个人才能;它批判了柏拉图主义与基督教神学的禁欲主义的观点,鼓励人们追求快乐与现实幸福;它讴歌财富与劳动,主张积极生活,鼓吹人们参与商业与政治活动,建立不朽的功勋与荣誉。所有这些都预示着一个新时代的来临。

Humanitarianism is the main source of the subsequent temporal humanitarianism. Theoretically it tends to oppose Christian theology and church and feudalization and advocates nobility, dignity, independence and freedom of humanity with pursuit for individual value and capacity. It is not only a criticism of the viewpoints of Platonism and the asceticism of Christian theology, but also an encouragement of people＇s pursuit of joy and happiness in reality; it eulogizes fortune and labor, suggests an active life and advocates participation in commercial and political activities in order to make contributions and gain honors. All the above-mentioned aspects foretell the coming of a new age.