ALL meanings of humanism
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H h - noun humanism An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems. 1
- noun humanism any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, and dignity predominate. 1
- noun humanism devotion to or study of the humanities. 1
- noun humanism (sometimes initial capital letter) the studies, principles, or culture of the humanists. 1
- noun humanism Philosophy. a variety of ethical theory and practice that emphasizes reason, scientific inquiry, and human fulfillment in the natural world and often rejects the importance of belief in God. 1
- noun humanism secular belief 1
- uncountable noun humanism Humanism is the belief that people can achieve happiness and live well without religion. 0
- noun humanism the denial of any power or moral value superior to that of humanity; the rejection of religion in favour of a belief in the advancement of humanity by its own efforts 0
- noun humanism a philosophical position that stresses the autonomy of human reason in contradistinction to the authority of the Church 0
- noun humanism a cultural movement of the Renaissance, based on classical studies 0
- noun humanism interest in the welfare of people 0
- noun humanism the quality of being human; human nature 0
- noun humanism any system of thought or action based on the nature, interests, and ideals of humanity; specif., a modern, nontheistic, rationalist movement that holds that humanity is capable of self-fulfillment, ethical conduct, etc. without recourse to supernaturalism 0
- noun humanism the study of the humanities 0
- noun humanism the intellectual and cultural secular movement that stemmed from the study of classical literature and culture during the Middle Ages and was one of the factors giving rise to the Renaissance 0