Humanism Synonyms

hyo͝omə-nĭzəm
The doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. humanitarianism
The doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. secular humanism

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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.

  • Under the generous patronage of Nicholas humanism made rapid strides.

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