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humanism in French

humanism in French is humanisme — humanism means a way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.

humanism in French

humanisme
noun

What does "humanism" mean?

  1. noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
    "Her humanism led her to argue that ethics needs no supernatural foundation."
  2. noun The Renaissance intellectual movement that revived the study of classical Greek and Latin texts and put human achievement at the centre of learning.
    "Italian humanism transformed how the ancient world was read and taught."
  3. noun Concern for the welfare, dignity and potential of people in general.
    "The novel is remembered for its warmth and its unforced humanism."
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humanism in a sentence

  • Her humanism led her to argue that ethics needs no supernatural foundation.
  • The ceremony was conducted according to the principles of secular humanism.
  • Italian humanism transformed how the ancient world was read and taught.
  • The novel is remembered for its warmth and its unforced humanism.

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What is "humanism" in French?

"humanism" in French is humanisme. humanism means: A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.

How do you use "humanism" in a sentence?

Example: "Her humanism led her to argue that ethics needs no supernatural foundation." In French, "humanism" is humanisme.

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