scientific humanism
noun
A form of humanist theory and practice that is based on the principles and methods of science; specifically the doctrine that human beings should employ scientific methods in studying human life and behaviour, in order to direct the welfare and future of mankind in a rational and beneficial manner.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
- pull-stroke
- pull switch
- pull tab
- pull the other one (it's got bells on)
- pull the plug
- pull the rug (out) from under
- pull the strings
- pull the wool over someone's eyes
- pull through (or pull someone/thing through)
- pull-to
- pull together
- pullulate
- pullulation
- pull up
- pull up stakes
- pullus
- pull wires
- pully-bone
- pully-hauling
- pully-hauly
- pullykins
- pulmocardiac
- pulmocutaneous
- pulmohepatic
- pulmometer