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Christopher Marlowe’s Faustus and Thomas More’s Utopia both were influenced by and contributed to the philosophical movement known as Humanism. Humanism stressed the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasized common human needs, and sought solely rational ways of solving human problems. It was also marked by a revival of interest in Greek and Roman thought. As a movement in thought and literature, Humanism was responsible for moving forward ideas about structure of governments, societies etc. However, in some ways Humanism was also part of the backlash against Catholic doctrine.

Write a minimum two page (500 word) essay in which you discuss what Marlowe’s Faust and More’s Utopia revealed about the tension between Humanism and religion. For instance, you might discuss what you think Marlowe’s position is on Humanism since Faustus deals with a scientific(Humanistic) man’s spiritual turmoil. You might discuss Thomas More’s Humanistic views on government. But the topic/ focus is your choice. You do not need to use secondary sources, but you may if you choose. Be sure to use MLA style to cite anything you quote or paraphrase.