humanistic
- Adjective:
- Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare: Characterized by a concern for human dignity, values, and well-being, often emphasizing compassion and kindness.
- Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities: Relating to academic disciplines such as literature, philosophy, history, and the arts, which study human culture and experience.
- Of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism: Connected to the intellectual and cultural movement of the Renaissance that focused on classical learning, human potential, and secular concerns.
- Of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion: Relating to a modern philosophical stance that emphasizes human agency, ethics based on reason, and often a secular worldview.
- Adjective:
- The organization's humanistic approach focuses on community empowerment rather than simple charity.
- She pursued a humanistic education, majoring in classics and philosophy.
- The humanistic ideals of the Renaissance celebrated individual achievement and the study of ancient texts.
- His humanistic philosophy led him to value ethical decisions based on human reason above religious dogma.
"humanistic psychology": A psychological perspective that emphasizes human growth, self-actualization, and free will, often associated with thinkers like Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.
- Humanistic psychology focuses on the individual's potential for personal growth.
"humanistic values": Core principles centered on human worth, ethical treatment, and compassion.
- The doctor was praised for her humanistic values, always treating patients with immense respect.
Humanist (noun/adjective): A person who studies or promotes the humanities or adheres to humanistic principles. Also used as an adjective with similar meanings.
- As a humanist, she believes in ethical living without supernatural beliefs.
Humanism (noun): The system of thought or the cultural movement (e.g., Renaissance Humanism) central to humanistic ideas.
- Renaissance humanism placed a new emphasis on the study of classical antiquity.
Humanistically (adverb): In a manner relating to or characterized by humanism.
- The curriculum is designed humanistically, prioritizing critical thinking over rote memorization.
- Humane: Characterized by compassion and sympathy for others.
- Human-centered: Focusing on human needs and values.
- Secular (in specific philosophical contexts): Not religious or spiritual in basis.
Humanistic regard: A feeling of respect and consideration for all people.
- We must act with humanistic regard for all members of our species.
Humanistic studies: Academic work in the field of the humanities.
- The university is renowned for its humanistic studies department.
- 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 Renaissance humanism
- the humanistic revival of learning
- 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