English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

人文主義 — meaning in English

jinbunshugi

Japanese → English · translate English → Japanese instead

English meaning

  • humanism noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.

Senses

人文主義 is used for these senses in English:

  • humanism 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. [from 19th c.]

humanism — full definition

  1. noun A way of thinking that bases morality and meaning on human reason, evidence and compassion rather than on religious belief.
  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.
  3. noun Concern for the welfare, dignity and potential of people in general.

Related Japanese words