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Let's analyze each option to understand the concept of humanism. A. A philosophy proposed by Petrarch that stressed the importance of the church in daily life - This is not humanism as it emphasizes the church's role in daily life. B. An education program that fourteenth-century scholars used to teach students about classical Rome and Greece - Although this option is related to the Renaissance, it does not define humanism. C. A movement that stressed the wisdom of the classics, human dignity, and human potential - This seems to align with the principles of humanism. D. The idea proposed by Renaissance artists that all works of art should show humans as lifelike figures - This is more related to the artistic aspect of the Renaissance rather than humanism as a philosophical movement.

Based on our analysis in Step 1, option C is the best definition of humanism. Humanism is a movement that emphasized the value of human beings, the wisdom of classical antiquity, and the potential for individual achievement. It was a shift away from the religious focus of the Middle Ages towards an appreciation of human potential and accomplishments.