The new emphasis in the Renaissance on human culture, education and reason, sparked by a revival of interest in classical Greek and Roman ...
A philosophy that places faith in the dignity of humankind and rejects the medieval perception of the individual as a weak, fallen creature. "Humanists" typically believe in the perfectibility of human nature and view reason and education as the means to that end.
The object of much critique, humanism is a description of a position which believes human identity is the result of the individual s human essence, rather than the influence of social or cultural factors. ...
concern for human welfare, dignity and values.
An ethical doctrine that asserts the central importance of human life and experience on earth and the right and duty of each individual to explore and develop their potential. ...
A Renaissance philosophical and educational movement emphasizing the importance and dignity of the human existence, of the individual self, and of the here-and-now. ...
a philosophical orientation to education which holds that the purpose of education is to enhance personal growth and development. This growth of this philosophy among educator led to a swing from teacher-centred to learner-centred learning environments. ...
The intellectual, scientific, and literary movement of the 14th to 16th centuries which exalted Greek and Roman culture and learning
Focus on humankind as center of intellectual and artistic endeavor; method of study that emphasized the superiority of classical forms over medieval styles, in particular the study of ancient languages. (p. 524)
The system of philosophy based upon human reason, actions, and motives without concern of deity or supernatural phenomena.
A term with a variety of meanings, ranging from a study of the humanities (languages, literature, philosophy, history, etc. ...
A philosophical movement during the Renaissance that stressed life on Earth, and the quality of being human. Rejected living only for the afterlife of Christianity.
the philosophy that superseded scholasticism, characterized by its chief concern for human values and interests as distinct from, but not opposed to, the otherworldly values of religion
noun: a. a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values b. a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason
Humanism is the belief that we can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. Humanists make sense of the world using reason ...
a school of philosophy that believes in human effort and ingenuity rather than religion.
belief in a human-based morality: a system of thought that is based on the values, characteristics, and behaviour that are believed to be best in human beings, rather than on any supernatural authority.
Modern worldview based on an evolutionary model that considers human beings the ultimate life form and denies the existence or relevance of God. Right and wrong are determined by human standards, not God’s.
Humanism is an ideology based on the centrality of humankind. It is possible to espouse theistic humanism, or even Christian Humanism. In these cases, the term humanism means a concern for humanistic goals, with the understanding that God is the final solution to man's needs. ...
(Knowledge said... ): This is the only way/ of truth ./ And the fool in me/ buried God's lantern in dark clay/ that an angel might not see (CP41)
humanitarianism: the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare 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
Humanism is a broad category of ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appeal to universal human qualities -- particularly rationality. ...
Humanism is a comprehensive life stance that upholds human reason, ethics, and justice, and rejects supernaturalism, pseudoscience and superstition. ...
A secular ethical system that centres on humans, their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; The study of the humanities or the liberal arts
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