How many of you are considered "Renaissance Men"?

kdbcs m wrote:

Critical Thinking wrote:

Aren't those pretty much synonyms?

Was da Vinci a master-of-none?

No, he was a true multidisciplinarian and innovator beyond his time.

partycrashing 101 wrote:

Accra wrote:

Hmmm, very interesting, I thought I was at or close to this level as well, but I was going to say I do consider myself a renaissance man. What would you say it is that you're still lacking?

substance

An honest evaluation. The art of the schmooze is valuable but it is expertise in a broad range of disciplines that defines The Renaissance Person.

A J.F. Kennedy quote that fits this subject comes to mind

I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

Modern Day Renaissance Man wrote:

In today's world, in order to be considered a renaissance man the following must be true:

- Skilled artist (2d or 3d)

- Skilled programmer

- Skilled athlete

- Skilled communicator (digital, written, or oral)

- Philosopher (able to argue from different points of view)

- Charismatic

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I am an artist for a gaming company.

I am working on building my own computer game and have learned C#

I have run under 15:30 for a 5k, so not too bad.

I have published a fantasy novel.

The last two are harder to give examples of, but I have been known to be able to argue any discussion from any angle. Sometimes acting as devil's advocate in certain groups.

I coach a youth running club and continue to get large numbers to turn out. I also have helped expand the club I run for from a fledgling of about five to about 20 runners in the past two years.

A foreign language should have been on the list. I do speak fluent Spanish.

Modern Day Renaissance Man wrote:

In today's world, in order to be considered a renaissance man the following must be true:

- Skilled artist (2d or 3d)

- Skilled programmer

- Skilled athlete

- Skilled communicator (digital, written, or oral)

- Philosopher (able to argue from different points of view)

- Charismatic

Thanks to the fortuitous choices you made there, I'll check off two boxes. Can you put unskilled athlete in there or maybe slightly above average at three or four things? How about father to two children without running away? Does that also get me credit for self-loathing?

ukathleticscoach wrote:

I can play the piano and run does that count

You may be the letsrun leader right now. I cannot run anywhere near as fast as you did in your prime, I am sure, and I can only play the easiest Bach Prelude on the piano.

Seriously, though, while the term 'Renaissance man' is used to describe someone skilled in many areas, the primary examples that I have seen are Leonardo, Aristotle, and Archimedes (of course, the latter two are ancient figures, not from the Renaissance). What that means is that in its proper sense a Renaissance man is a true universal genius, whose contributions span the disciplines and in each area constitute a towering achievement forming the standard for humankind for millenia.

So, no, there aren't any Renaissance men here.

I am a TRUE Renaissance Man.

-Fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Latin, Mandarin, and Arabic

-My athletic feats include a 4:12 Mile, 2 x Body Weight bench press max, worked for 3 years as an acrobat, and I participated in and completed the 2010 Kona Ironman

-I can play the violin, piano, guitar, drums, and the organ

-I built an engine for my car without directions

-I own a PhD in Math and Physics

-I excel in understanding and interacting with other people

-I am always aware of my own emotional states, feelings and motivations

-I enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

jjjjjjjjj wrote:

How about father to two children without running away?

You're thinking of the criteria for being a REAL man.

Modern Day Renaissance Man wrote:

In today's world, in order to be considered a renaissance man the following must be true:

- Skilled artist (2d or 3d)

- Skilled programmer

- Skilled athlete

- Skilled communicator (digital, written, or oral)

- Philosopher (able to argue from different points of view)

- Charismatic

I'm out

Modern Day Renaissance Man wrote:

In today's world, in order to be considered a renaissance man the following must be true:

- Skilled artist (2d or 3d)

- Skilled programmer

- Skilled athlete

- Skilled communicator (digital, written, or oral)

- Philosopher (able to argue from different points of view)

- Charismatic

- Fluent in a foreign language

I have recorded an album, so if that counts as artist.

I do not know how to program anything.

I ran 1:50 800, but can't do it anymore. Now, I'd be happy if I broke 17:00 for a 5k.

I'm a singer, so that cover communicator?

I feel that I am a good conversationalist.

Besides performing on the stage, I like being alone.

And I do not speak a foreign language.

I guess I am partway there, but not quite.

Good list Modern Day Renaissance Man!

Thomas Aquinas wrote:

I am a TRUE Renaissance Man.

-Fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Latin, Mandarin, and Arabic

-My athletic feats include a 4:12 Mile, 2 x Body Weight bench press max, worked for 3 years as an acrobat, and I participated in and completed the 2010 Kona Ironman

-I can play the violin, piano, guitar, drums, and the organ

-I built an engine for my car without directions

-I own a PhD in Math and Physics

-I excel in understanding and interacting with other people

-I am always aware of my own emotional states, feelings and motivations

-I enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

do you have a profession?

Yes, I'm mediocer at everything.

Btw, don't be a noob.

agip wrote:

Thomas Aquinas wrote:

I am a TRUE Renaissance Man.

-Fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Latin, Mandarin, and Arabic

-My athletic feats include a 4:12 Mile, 2 x Body Weight bench press max, worked for 3 years as an acrobat, and I participated in and completed the 2010 Kona Ironman

-I can play the violin, piano, guitar, drums, and the organ

-I built an engine for my car without directions

-I own a PhD in Math and Physics

-I excel in understanding and interacting with other people

-I am always aware of my own emotional states, feelings and motivations

-I enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

do you have a profession?

LetsRun troll

Thomas Aquinas wrote:

-I own a PhD in Math and Physics

You earned- not own- a PhD.

A true Renaissance man has an innate aesthetic sense of form and beauty. This sole criteria excludes all distance runners, as the scrawny male physique would offend such a man's esthetics.

agip wrote:do you have a profession?

I do philanthropic work.

I'm 25 years old, and would consider myself to be a Renaissance Man, or at least well on my way. The travel and language lists are going to get much longer.

Traveled to over 35 countries

Near-fluency in Spanish and working proficiency in German

Play guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, saxophone

Degree in Civil Engineering

14:46 5000m

Can surf/skate

I've juggled as many as 3 girlfriends simultaneously

Home-brewer

I've celebrated New Years twice in one year (sort of). Flew from Auckland to Honolulu, leaving on January 1, flying across the date line and landing December 31.

I also enjoy photography and writing, and while both of these bring in a small income, I'm not quite at the "Renaissance Man" level yet with either of these.

Not Square wrote:

I've juggled as many as 3 girlfriends simultaneously

Home-brewer

I tried having 2 girlfriends at the same time in college, didn't work out very well.

virile youngsters wrote:

Not Square wrote:

I've juggled as many as 3 girlfriends simultaneously

Home-brewer

I tried having 2 girlfriends at the same time in college, didn't work out very well.

The social circle in most college towns is too small. If you're in a decent sized city, especially with suburbs, it's not difficult.