Paradigms of Humanism: The case of Miron Costin and Nicolae Costin
Paradigms of Humanism: The case of Miron Costin and Nicolae Costin

Summary/Abstract: In the paper at hand, we thoroughly investigate the paradigms of Humanism, placing special emphasis on both the idealistic and pragmatic facets of this intellectual movement that has significantly influenced the course of our civilization. Moreover, we delve into the realm of Humanism within 17th and early 18th century Moldavia, scrutinizing aspects such as education and politics through the lens of prominent figures, including Miron Costin and Nicolae Costin. We postulate that it is imperative to recognize that we cannot divorce individuals from their temporal contexts, and thus, a nuanced understanding of each person within a specific historical framework is essential in order to avoid succumbing to the pitfalls of anachronism and to properly appreciate one’s cultural contribution.

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