humanistic (adj.)

  1. of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and mans capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution- Wendell Thomas

    [ Syn: humanist ]

  2. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; the humanistic revival of learning

    [ Syn: humanist ]

  3. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; humanistic studies; a humane education

    [ Syn: humanist , humane ]

  4. 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

    [ Syn: human-centered , human-centred , humanist , humanitarian ]

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