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Which are characteristics of humanism?

a. stress on the wisdom of the classics, belief in the dignity of humans, and confidence in human potential
b. stress on a literal interpretation of the Bible and confidence in medieval scholarship
c. emphasis on belief in the power of scientific inquiry and confidence in experimentation
d. belief in the value of humility, stress on religious devotion, and confidence in the wisdom of the church fathers

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"a. stress on the wisdom of the classics, belief in the dignity of humans, and confidence in human potential" would be the best option, since this represented a shift away from reliance on Church leaders to find "value" in life.
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