Erasmus was a key element in Northern / Christian Humanism, which was more concerned with theology, creating a movement for moral and religious reform. The thread of religion is deeply seated in the Renaissance but, Castiglione was better known as the arbiter of aristocratic manners. He demanded, that the preservance of composure and self-control must be maintained under all circumstances (Pegasokseen).

Erasmus was one of the greatest scholars of all time and worked diligently in the defense of cultural language, the

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I am quite amused when I envision these two in a heated debate over their ideals. Had either of them known the immense impact their writings would play in history, they may have been compelled to defend their focused positions as definitely the more important. I can just imagine Erasmus and Castiglione, Sunday morning on Meet the Press, both clamoring to make their respective points. Erasmus frustrated, and actually becoming one of the entities he so despises; the high and mighty intellect, condescending to the mannerist. His beliefs in the infinite higher power, his feelings of Godly communication without an intermediary overriding his sense of control taking the helm, while the Author of the "Guide Book" remains outwardly calm and serene during the attack, smiling in serenity and all the while wanting to jump up and express himself in forms of retaliation that would cause his book to burn if this were viewed on today's national television. Of course today, we see politicians bickering on national television, but these two were the equivalent of that era, arguing the importance of their personal convictions.

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I see the link between the two authors in many different aspects; each virtue is necessary for development and advancement in our spiritual and social lives. Each element, and the understanding of their need, is crucial to expand and grow. It is the nature of man to question and explore new avenues, as important as it is to have and maintain virtuosic values.

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