humanistic Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion
   humanist.
   
   • the humanist belief in continuous emergent evolution"- Wendell Thomas
2. adjective of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
   humanist.
   
   • the humanistic revival of learning
3. adjective pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
   humane; humanist.
   
   • humanistic studies
   • a humane education
4. adjective satellite marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
   human-centered; humanist; human-centred; humanitarian.
   
   • a humane physician
   • released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons
   • respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species

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