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 ]
of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; the humanistic revival of learning
[ Syn: humanist ]
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; humanistic studies; a humane education
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 ]