humanism

Noun

Meaning

Human nature or disposition; humanity.

The study of the humanities; polite learning.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

humanitarianism secular humanism ethnology world development culture knowledge society convention arts acceptance humanity civilization habit idealism
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Antonyms

malice evil severity brutality harshness savagery
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Hypernyms

ism philosophy doctrine school of thought philosophical system cultural movement

Phrases with the word

New Humanism integral humanism

Examples

According to Foucault, the two existed in a state of tension: as humanism sought to establish norms while Enlightenment thought attempted to transcend all that is material, including the boundaries that are constructed by humanistic thought. Source: Internet

Although historians have sometimes struggled to define humanism precisely, most have settled on "a middle of the road definition.. Source: Internet

All too often secular humanism is reduced to a sterile outlook consisting of little more than secularism slightly broadened by academic ethics. Source: Internet

Although admiring much of Fromm’s psychological work, Baran was sharply critical of his writings on Marx and socialist humanism, insofar as they downplayed Marx’s class analysis. Source: Internet

Archbishop Kaziimba said humanism was eroding away, warning that the perpetrators must account for their deeds. Source: Internet

Although Francis did not receive a humanist education, he was more influenced by humanism than any previous French king. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

humanise humaniser humanish humanist humanistic humanistic discipline