Humanism Definition

hyo͝omə-nĭzəm
noun
A system of thought that focuses on humans and their values, capacities, and worth.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
The study of the humanities.
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World
The quality of being human; human nature.
Webster's New World
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Singular:
humanism
Plural:
humanisms

Origin of Humanism

  • From human +‎ -ism.

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Humanism Sentence Examples

  • The new humanism agreed with the Renaissance in its unreserved recognition of the old classical world as a perfect pattern of culture.

  • This return to the ideals of antiquity did not remain confined to Italy, but the humanism of the northern countries presents no close parallel to the Italian renaissance.

  • Humanism in its earliest stages was uncritical.

  • Humanism implied the rejection of those visions of a future and imagined state of souls as the only absolute reality, which had fascinated the imagination of the middle ages.

  • The first school' which came into being under the immediate influence of humanism was that founded at St Paul's by Dean 1 See also the article Schools.

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HHUHUM

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