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humanism
A worldview that places human beings, their dignity, and the free development of their personality at the center, and is guided by reason and science.
Der moderne Humanismus tritt für Menschenrechte und Toleranz ein.
Modern humanism advocates human rights and tolerance.
humanism
An intellectual and cultural movement of the Renaissance that focused on the rediscovery and study of ancient Greek and Roman culture and literature.
Erasmus von Rotterdam war ein bedeutender Vertreter des Humanismus.
Erasmus of Rotterdam was an important representative of humanism.
The ending '-ismus' indicates that the word refers to a worldview, a doctrine, an intellectual current, or a movement. The root of the word comes from 'human' (humane/human).
Der Kapitalismus ist ein Wirtschaftssystem.
Capitalism is an economic system.
'Humanismus' (humanism) includes the adjective 'humanistisch' (humanist/humanistic) and the person noun 'der Humanist' (the male humanist) or 'die Humanistin' (the female humanist). These words all refer to the same basic idea.
Sie vertritt eine humanistische Weltanschauung.
She represents a humanistic worldview.
The word 'Humanismus' (humanism) is mainly used in educated, academic, or intellectual contexts. You often find it in texts about history, philosophy, or ethics.
In der Vorlesung ging es um die Geschichte des Humanismus in Europa.
The lecture was about the history of humanism in Europe.
When 'Humanismus' (humanism) is mentioned in connection with the 'Renaissance,' 'Antike' (antiquity), or historical names such as Petrarch, it refers to the specific cultural period from the 14th to the 16th century.
Die Wiederentdeckung antiker Schriften war ein zentrales Merkmal des Humanismus der Renaissance.
The rediscovery of ancient writings was a central feature of Renaissance humanism.
humanity
Humanismus (humanism) refers to a worldview that places human beings, their dignity, and their free development at the center. Humanität (humanity), by contrast, refers to a benevolent, compassionate attitude and corresponding behavior. Use Humanismus for a fundamental conviction and Humanität for humane behavior.
Seine politische Überzeugung ist von Humanismus und der Achtung der Menschenwürde geprägt.
His political convictions are shaped by humanism and respect for human dignity.
Im respektvollen Umgang mit den Geflüchteten zeigt sich seine Humanität.
His humanity is evident in the respectful way he treats the refugees.
