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Humanistic   /hjˌumənˈɪstɪk/   Listen
Humanistic

adjective
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.  Synonym: humanist.
2.
Of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism.  Synonym: humanist.
3.
Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities.  Synonyms: humane, humanist.  "A humane education"
4.
Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare.  Synonyms: human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanitarian.  "Released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons" , "Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"



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"Humanistic" Quotes from Famous Books



... all of us who believe in the spirit must hold high the torch of humanistic culture. Education is for life and not merely for efficiency. Of what worth is life, if one is only a cog-wheel in the economic machine? It is to save the spiritual heritage of humanity that we are fighting, and it is ...
— The Soul of Democracy - The Philosophy Of The World War In Relation To Human Liberty • Edward Howard Griggs



Words linked to "Humanistic" :   humanities, humanism



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