• Jun 3, 2026 The Poet As Philosopher Petrarch And The plying its lessons to contemporary life—an idea that made Petrarch’s formatio both practical and visionary. Shaping Educational Ideals Later humanists, such as Erasmus and Thomas More, built upon Petrarch’s educational ideals by advocating for curricula that integrated moral philosophy, eloquence, By Richard Reichel-Douglas
• Sep 25, 2025 the poet as philosopher petrarch and the formatio r from earlier poetic traditions? Unlike earlier traditions that saw poetry primarily as entertainment or praise, Petrarch's concept emphasizes the poet's role as a moral and philosophical guide, using poetic language to explore human virtues, vic By Tania Lang
