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secular humanist scholar for one devoted
to God. Isotta, therefore, accepted
the conservative traditions of her society
and chose a more socially acceptable
career path. As a holy woman, Isotta
was able to continue her pursuit of becoming
a humanist scholar by successfully
combining Biblical wisdom with
views of gender unity and classical references.
In the end, it was only as a holy
woman that Isotta Nogarola became the
most celebrated female humanist of the
Italian Renaissance.
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