Get to know Humanism better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like doctrine or philosophy.
Humanism in a sentence
Humanism meaning
- The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.
- Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance.
- An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
Synonyms of Humanism
Using Humanism
- The main meaning on this page is: The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship. | Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance. | An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
- Useful related words include: doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought.
- In the example corpus, humanism often appears in combinations such as: humanism and, secular humanism, of humanism.
Context around Humanism
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 9 start, 3 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Humanism
- In this selection, "humanism" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, secular, fulfill, organized, affirms, error and seeks stand out and add context to how "humanism" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include abundance of humanism and and fulfill humanism affirms our. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "humanism" sits close to words such as abolitionist, accomplishing and airframe, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with humanism
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Currently, however, humanism is dominated almost exclusively by secular humanism. (10 words)
Let us demonstrate, once more, our famed abundance of humanism”. (10 words)
It called humanism a new “religion” to replace magic-based supernatural faiths. (12 words)
The humanism at the heart of Marvel’s best work has rarely been more clear than in this issue, where the Fantastic Four’s Ben Grimm sits down for a drink with villain the Sandman, and in the process, shows him that a better life is waiting for him. (49 words)
In the late 20th century the Humanist movement that affirms the dignity and worth of all people came into conflict with conservative Christian groups in the United States and " Secular Humanism " became the most popular element of organized Humanism. (39 words)
Though practitioners of religious humanism did not officially organize under the name of "humanism" until the late 19th and early 20th centuries, non-theistic religions paired with human-centered ethical philosophy date to the Enlightenment era. (36 words)
If secular humanism is not the default neutral direction of our secularized world where do you believe we are headed? (20 words)
Example sentences (20)
As stated by the Council for Secular Humanism, error Secular humanism affirms that with the present state of scientific knowledge, dogmatic belief in an absolutist moral/ethical system (e.g. Kantian, Islamic, Christian) is unreasonable.
Currently, however, humanism is dominated almost exclusively by secular humanism.
Humanism seeks to develop and fulfill: "Humanism affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity".
In the late 20th century the Humanist movement that affirms the dignity and worth of all people came into conflict with conservative Christian groups in the United States and " Secular Humanism " became the most popular element of organized Humanism.
Secular humanism In the 1930s, "humanism" was generally used in a religious sense by the Ethical movement in the United States, and not much favoured among the non-religious in Britain.
Though practitioners of religious humanism did not officially organize under the name of "humanism" until the late 19th and early 20th centuries, non-theistic religions paired with human-centered ethical philosophy date to the Enlightenment era.
He pursued a graduate research fellowship at Harvard Medical School, then received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
They all commended the leadership of the Prize Winner, Mrs Angela Merkel, her courage, humanism and sense of solidarity.
Meanwhile Russian President Vladimir Putin, responding to demand for reinstating the death penalty for terrorists, said, creativity, humanism and mercy are of special importance in the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall massacre.
The film is embedded with deep humanism and a sensitivity and vulnerability that never veers into sentimentalism.
The reason for this is that the piece is conceived so beautifully, cleverly and generously that, over its dozen hours, it amounts – increasingly, subtlety and cumulatively – to a work of deep and moving humanism.
With such acclaimed plays as Decky Does A Bronco (2000) and The Sheriff of Kalamaki (2023), Maxwell has proved himself a master of forensic humanism.
Although admiring much of Fromm’s psychological work, Baran was sharply critical of his writings on Marx and socialist humanism, insofar as they downplayed Marx’s class analysis.
Archbishop Kaziimba said humanism was eroding away, warning that the perpetrators must account for their deeds.
This was clear at a recent US Senate hearing, where they appeared disconnected and not much invested in the future of humanism.
It called humanism a new “religion” to replace magic-based supernatural faiths.
Let us demonstrate, once more, our famed abundance of humanism”.
The humanism at the heart of Marvel’s best work has rarely been more clear than in this issue, where the Fantastic Four’s Ben Grimm sits down for a drink with villain the Sandman, and in the process, shows him that a better life is waiting for him.
But the music is more than just a pummeling vehicle for headbanging; with lyrics inspired by poet Ted Hughes' and Biblical mythology involving snakes and serpents, Eagle Twin meld animism and humanism.
If secular humanism is not the default neutral direction of our secularized world where do you believe we are headed?
Common combinations with humanism
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- humanism and 19×
- secular humanism 15×
- of humanism 11×
- humanism is 6×
- humanism was 6×
- and humanism 6×
- religious humanism 5×
- renaissance humanism 5×
- humanism in 4×
- the humanism 3×