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

[ Syn: humanistic ]

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: humanistic ]

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

[ Syn: humanistic , humane ]

a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts

an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

[ Syn: humanitarian ]

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 , humanistic , humanitarian ]