Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Erasmus
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2024
1. Erasmus Marker
Hij werd opgeleid tot priester en ontwikkelde zich tot de belangrijkste (humanistische) geleerde van zijn tijd (Renaissance). Hij studeerde in Parijs, verbleef aan het koninklijk hof in Engeland en werkte met drukkers in Venetië en Bazel. Volgens Erasmus moet de mens zich op drie vlakken ontwikkelen: cultureel, godsdienstig en ethisch. Die aspecten komen aan bod in zijn beroemdste werk, Lof der zotheid (1509) en in de vele andere publicaties van zijn hand.
He was trained as a priest and developed into the most important (humanist) scholar of his time (Renaissance). He studied in Paris, stayed at the royal court in England and worked with printers in Venice and Basel. According to Erasmus, man must develop in three areas: cultural, religious and ethical. These aspects are discussed in his most famous work, Lof der zotheid (“In Praise of Folly” - original Latin title Stultitiae laus, 1509) and in many other publications by him.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
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Location. 52° 22.497′ N, 4° 50.628′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Bos en Lommer. Marker is on Erasmusgracht, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Erasmusgracht 65HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1056 BC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Clark Ross (a few steps from this marker); Roald Amundsen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hendrik Conscience: De Leeuw van Vlaanderen / The Lion of Flanders (about 150 meters away); Fanny Blankers-Koen (about 180 meters away); Fluwelen Ortelius (about 210 meters away); Hendrik Conscience: Jacob van Artevelde (about 240 meters away); Gerrie Knetemann (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Anton Bergmann: Ernest Staas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Erasmus (Wikipedia).
Overview: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (English: Erasmus of Rotterdam or Erasmus; 28 October c.1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic(Submitted on May 12, 2024.)theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. Through his vast number of translations, books, essays, prayers and letters, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and one of the major figures of Dutch and Western culture.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 20242. Erasmus Marker - wide view
2. Desiderius Erasmus (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).
Excerpt: Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467?–1536) was not a systematic philosopher although we discern in the large body of his writings a certain Erasmian habit of mind. He often reflected on subjects that invite philosophical inquiry: the influence of nature versus nurture, the relationship between word and thing, the ideal form of government, the nature of faith, and the theory of knowledge. Erasmus’ views on these subjects are of interest to historians today, even if they are unstructured, because his works circulated widely and his influence in Northern Europe was pervasive. In modern parlance, he was an opinion maker. If a general label is needed, Erasmus’ thought is best described as “Christian Humanism”, that is, a philosophy of life combining Christian thought with classical traditions. He embraced the humanistic belief in an individual’s capacity for self-improvement and the fundamental role of education in raising human beings above the level of brute animals…(Submitted on May 12, 2024.)
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