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Definition of humanism
1a : devotion to the humanities : literary cultureb : the revival of classical letters, individualistic and critical spirit, and emphasis on secular concerns characteristic of the Renaissance
2 : devotion to human welfare : humanitarianism renowned for his humanism
3 : a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values; especially : a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason
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This system of God ethics differs from ethical humanism.
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The liberalism that came after humanism may be what keeps his memory alive and draws us to him.
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The Flaming Lips situate their own music in extreme contrasts: humanism and horror, Day-Glo colors and widow’s black.
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In Žižek’s mind, there are four types of the latter: Christian fundamentalism, New Age spirituality, techno-digital post-humanism and secular ecologism.
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Origin and Etymology of humanism
see 1human
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HUMANISM Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of humanism for English Language Learners
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: a system of values and beliefs that is based on the idea that people are basically good and that problems can be solved using reason instead of religion
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