How were the philosophies of individualism and secularism similar during the european renaissance?
a. each philosophy taught that all government systems are equally oppressive.
b. each philosophy encouraged people to be feared rather than loved.
c. each philosophy was created to influence artists' techniques.
d. each philosophy deemphasized the importance of religion.

The philosophies of individualism and secularism were similar during the European Renaissance because d) each philosophy deemphasized the importance of religion. This was because individualism emphasized that the individual could make their own choices (without influence from the government or the church) and secularism emphasized living a life without the church (or the influence of the church).