Renaissance Man

Florida Institute of Technology Civilizations I Professor Lusty December 15, 2012 Think about the qualities of a renascence Man. Choose a man/woman/profession from the late 20th (or early 21st) century even someone still alive today that you think encompasses the spirit of the Renaissance ideal, and give 2 specific areas/ aspects that connect to this ideal. Be as specific as you can. What are the qualities of a renaissance man?According to the dictionary, a regular man is a cultured man of the Renaissance who was knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields or a present-day(prenominal) man who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field (Dictionary. Com, 2012). Using this definition, there is one who comes to mind as a renaissance man Patrick Byrne. Patrick Byrne, Overstock. Comas Chief Executive Office and Chairman, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chinese studies from Dartmouth College, a MastersDegree from Cambridge University as a marshal Scholar, and a Ph. D. In philosophy from Stanford University (Forbes, 2012). His quest to improve the academic quality for Americas children has resulted in his appointment to Co-chairman of the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. He has founded numerous schools internationally 19 to be exact and implemented programs to help fund education by directing funding directly to the teachers and in the classrooms.To date, states such as Georgia, Texas, Kansas has implemented the 65% rule, agreeing that 65% of every dollar will be used for classroom instruction. Other states such as Dakota and South Carolina are considering implementing the same program for the schools in the states. As a former professor, Byrne, accompanied several Dartmouth students to Beijing, teaching a course on the economic conditions of the country while there. Byrne has also taught several classes at Dartmouth.Barnes achievements, which also include having a black belt in Tea Swan Do, increasing a wareness for cancer research, being a writer and Journalist, and an investor, definitely correspond with the definition of a modern day renaissance man. References Dictionary. Com. (2012, December 14). Retrieved from Dictionary. Com http// dictionary. Reference. Com/browse/renaissance+man Forbes. (2012, December 14). Retrieved from Forbes. Com http//www. Forbes. Com/profile/Patrick-Byrne-2/