Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam was an important Dutch humanist, theologian and philosopher. His work “In Praise of Folly” criticises human foolishness and hypocrisy. “Colloquies” is a collection of dialogues exploring moral and religious questions. His sayings, such as “Man is master of his actions, but not of their consequences”, underline individual responsibility. Erasmus had a significant influence on European culture and intellectual development. His works continue to appeal to and inspire people around the world today.
