When1: 1503
When2: 1530
Who: Desiderius Erasmus [Erasmus, Desiderius]
What: philosopher
Where: Netherlands/England/Italy/Brabant
works\ Handbook of the Militant Christian [1503]; In Praise of Folly [1509]; Education of a Christian Prince [1516]; Colloquia [1516]; Lament of Peace [1517]; On the Civility of Boys' Manners [1530]
Detail: He lived 1466 to 1536, was Catholic and humanist, complained about Catholic Church problems, and was against Protestant Reformation. He edited Greek and Latin writings of early Christian writers, including New Testament. He attacked foolish thinking and abuse of people.
Epistemology
Reason and common sense are good.
Ethics
Young people should behave properly in society.
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