humanist
Noun:
- An advocate of humanism: A person who believes in and promotes the principles of humanism, emphasizing human values, dignity, and welfare, often focusing on reason and ethics rather than religious doctrine.
- A classical scholar: A person who studies the humanities, particularly the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Adjective:
- Pertaining to humanism: Characterized by or relating to the system of thought (humanism) that centers on human values, potential, and rational thought.
- Marked by humanistic values: Showing a concern for human welfare, dignity, and interests.
- Related to the humanities: Concerned with or devoted to the study of subjects like literature, philosophy, history, and the arts.
Noun:
- As a humanist, she believes ethical values can be based on human nature and experience.
- The Renaissance humanist was an expert in classical Greek texts.
Adjective:
- His humanist philosophy rejects supernatural explanations.
- The organization has a humanist approach to social reform, focusing on human welfare.
- She pursued a humanist education in literature and history.
Secular humanist: A person who advocates humanism based on secular principles, explicitly separate from religion.
- The conference brought together secular humanists from around the world.
Humanist ceremony: A non-religious life event ceremony (like a wedding or funeral) conducted according to humanist principles.
- They opted for a humanist wedding ceremony that reflected their personal values.
Humanism (n): The philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes human value and agency.
- Renaissance humanism revived interest in classical learning.
Humanistic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of humanism. (Often used interchangeably with the adjective 'humanist').
- The program has a humanistic focus on personal development.
Humanitarianism (n): The promotion of human welfare. (Note: This is related but distinct, focusing more on active benevolence).
- Noun: Humanitarian, rationalist, freethinker, classicist, scholar of the humanities.
- Adjective: Human-centered, humane, humanitarian, secular, liberal arts-oriented.
Humanist perspective/viewpoint: A way of thinking or analyzing issues based on humanist principles.
- From a humanist perspective, education is key to human progress.
Commitment to humanist ideals: A dedication to the values of humanism.
- His work demonstrated a deep commitment to humanist ideals.
- 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
- pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
- humanistic studies
- a humane education
- 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
- of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
- the humanistic revival of learning
- an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
- a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts