Humanistic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion; "the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- Wendell Thomas.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Meaning 3
Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education".
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Meaning 4
Of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism; "the humanistic revival of learning".
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Examples
- Renaissance humanism focused on the study of classical Greek and Roman texts, which promoted a humanistic approach to knowledge.
- During the fourteenth century, a humanistic revival in Italy sparked a wave of renewed interest in classical scholarship.
- The artist's use of proportions and perspective reflected the humanistic ideals of the Renaissance era.
- Machiavelli's writings showcased the secular, humanistic nature of Italian culture in the Renaissance period.
- Educators called for a humanistic reform in universities to challenge dominant narrow occupational priorities with integrative course portfolios centered in psychology