Need to know plato question! humanism was a system of thought that focused on human values, interests, and welfare. if discouraged superstition and promoted rational thinking. which statement best shows the role of humanism during the scientific revolution? a) humanism encourages intellectuals to focus on human accomplishments and potential b) humanism encourages intellectuals to study the role of god in the universe c)humanism encourages intellectuals to study the behavioral and thoughts of ancient church scholars d) ) humanism encourages intellectuals to highlight the needs of the church