He is a practical humanist, who believes in the dignity of mankind.
humanism in British English
(ˈhjuːməˌnɪzəm)
noun
1.
the denial of any power or moral value superior to that of humanity; the rejection of religion in favour of a belief in the advancement of humanity by its own efforts
2.
a philosophical position that stresses the autonomy of human reason in contradistinction to the authority of the Church
3. (often capital)
a cultural movement of the Renaissance, based on classical studies
4.
interest in the welfare of people
Derived forms
humanist (ˈhumanist)
noun
humanistic (ˌhumanˈistic)
adjective
humanistically (ˌhumanˈistically)
adverb
humanism in American English
(ˈhjuməˌnɪzəm; ˈjuməˌnɪzəm)
noun
1.
the quality of being human; human nature
2.
any system of thought or action based on the nature, interests, and ideals of humanity; specif., a modern, nontheistic, rationalist movement that holds that humanity is capable of self-fulfillment, ethical conduct, etc. without recourse to supernaturalism
3.
the study of the humanities
4. [H-]
the intellectual and cultural secular movement that stemmed from the study of classical literature and culture during the Middle Ages and was one of the factors giving rise to the Renaissance
Examples of 'humanism' in a sentence
humanism
It emphasises virtue and happiness and the values of humanism.
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)
That went hand in hand with an old-fashioned liberal humanism.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Perhaps that's secular humanism for you.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Ferry's perspective is one of secular humanism.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
I have no argument with humanism and atheism being taught in secondary schools.
The Sun (2011)
I'm really happy to be a voice for secular humanism.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Word lists with
humanism
Philosophical schools and doctrines
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humanism
British English: humanism NOUN
Humanism is the belief that people can achieve happiness and live well without religion.
People can be as powerfully motivated by humanism as they are by faith.