An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one, as an alternative to religious values
The historical revival of Classical culture, notably during the Renaissance circa 16th century
the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
(1) A perspective of thought which focuses on the needs and concerns of humans The term humanism has been attached to a broad-based mode of thought developed in the latter part of the Middle Ages which centered on the ideas of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and was instrumental in bringing about the age known as the Renaissance Humanism has generally tended to steer the focus of people's thoughts away from the supernatural or godly and therefore has been a stepping stone toward atheism Secular Humanism is a further distinction which separates itself from humanist thought which is of a more religious nature
Humanism placed human concerns, rather than religious concerns, at the centre of daily life The Oxford Dictionary defines humanism as = Devotion to human interests: system concerned with human (not divine or supernatural) matters, or with the human race (not the individual), or with man as a responsible and progressive intellectual being
viewpoint that began during the Renaissance, and which emphasized four themes: individualism, personal relationship with God, return to classical learning, and a rejection of church dogma
the system of philosophy based upon human reason, actions, and motives without concern of deity or supernatural phenomena
{i} system of thought which values human dignity and achievements; study of the humanities
movement believing man is capable of self-fulfilment, ethical conduct, etc without recourse to God or supernaturalism
a system of thought based on the nature, dignity, interests, and ideals of man; specifically, a modern, nontheistic, rationalistic movement that holds man supreme and capable of self-fulfillment, ethical conduct, etc , without recourse to supernaturalism
Many kinds of humanism exist in the contemporary world The varieties and emphases of naturalistic humanism include "scientific," "ethical," "democratic," "religious," and "Marxist" humanism Free thought, atheism, agnosticism, skepticism, deism, rationalism, ethical culture, and liberal religion all claim to be heir to the humanist tradition ~~ From Humanist Manifesto II The Humanist Manifestos [1933, 1973] are defining statements or creeds of Humanism See also Secular Humanism The American Humanist Assn offers online and printed periodicals and literature
n a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values; esp a philosophy that usu rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason
Humanism is the belief that people can achieve happiness and live well without religion. + humanist humanists hu·man·ist He is a practical humanist, who believes in the dignity of mankind. In Renaissance Europe, a cultural impulse characterized by a revival of classical letters, an individualistic and critical spirit, and a shift of emphasis from religious to secular concerns. It dates to the 14th century and the poet Petrarch, though earlier figures are sometimes described as humanists. Its diffusion was facilitated by the universal use of Latin and the invention of movable type
Humanism is, more generally, a system of thought that focuses on human beings; their needs, capacities, values, interests, welfare, and worth More specifically, Humanism was a Renaissance cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized secularism, drawing upon the culture of ancient Greece and Rome
A movement concerned with humans abilities and achievements God is a non-issue
humanist n , humanistic adj , humanistically adv A doctrine or attitude that is concerned primarily with human beings and their values, capacities, and achievements
A cultural and intellectual movement during the Renaissance, following the rediscovery of the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome A philosophy or attitude concerned with the interests, achievements, and capabilities of human beings rather than with the abstract concepts and problems of theology or science
A Renaissance philosohical and educational movement emphasizing the importance and dignity of the human existence and seeking knowlege and understanding of all matters pertaining to earthly, secular life Central aspects of Humanism include its interest in the educational philosohies of classical antiquity, the development of human virtues and potentials, and the reform of culture for the betterment of human life and the human condition Humanism originated in Italy in the 14th century in the work and ideas of figures like Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch), and Giovanni Boccaccio
A secular ethical system that centres on humans, their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom
A philosophical system of thought that focuses on human value, thought, and actions Humans are considered basically good and rationale creatures who can improve themselves and others through natural human abilities of reason and action Secular Humanism is a late development emphasizing objectivity, human reason, and human standards that govern art, economics, ethics, and belief As such, no deity is acknowledged
A complex movement, linked with the European Renaissance At the heart of the movement lay not (as the modern sense of the word might suggest) a set of secular or secularizing ideas but a new interest in the cultural achievements of antiquity These were seen as a major resource for the renewal of European culture and Christianity during the period of the Renaissance See pp 37-42
a mode of thought, philosophy, or action that asserts the dignity and worth of human life
the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
In the Renaissance, someone trained in the humane letters of the ancient classics and employed to use those skills More generally, one who studies the humanities as opposed to the sciences
a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts an advocate of the principles of humanism pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education"
A person who emphasizes reason and scientific inquiry, individual freedom and responsibility, human values and compassion, and the need for tolerance and cooperation, while rejecting supernatural, authoritarian, and anti-democratic beliefs and doctrines
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- Wendell Thomas
One of the scholars who in the field of literature proper represented the movement of the Renaissance, and early in the 16th century adopted the name Humanist as their distinctive title
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- Wendell Thomas