Pico della Mirandola’s 'Oration on the Dignity of Man' is often considered the 'Manifesto of the Renaissance' because it emphasizes what?
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Correct answer: Humanity's unique freedom to choose its own place in creation
Pico argued that God gave humans free will and the ability to ascend to the level of angels or descend to the level of beasts. This focus on human agency and potential is a hallmark of Renaissance Humanism.
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