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humanistic
Based on humanism; placing human dignity, values, and education at the center.
Er vertritt ein humanistisches Weltbild, das von Toleranz und Vernunft geprägt ist.
He represents a humanistic worldview shaped by tolerance and reason.
The adjective 'humanistisch' (humanistic) is derived directly from the noun 'der Humanismus' (humanism). The ending '-istisch' is typical for adjectives that refer to a worldview or doctrine ending in '-ismus' (-ism).
Sie engagiert sich für eine humanistische Flüchtlingspolitik.
She is committed to a humanistic refugee policy.
You can recognize the meaning from context. If it is about values, ethics, or philosophy, the general meaning is intended. If the word appears in connection with school or subjects such as Latin or Ancient Greek, it refers to the specific educational tradition.
Die Diskussion drehte sich um humanistische Grundwerte.
The discussion revolved around humanistic core values.
In its philosophical meaning, 'humanistisch' (humanistic) is often combined with abstract nouns. Typical collocations are 'humanistische Werte' (humanistic values), 'eine humanistische Haltung' (a humanistic attitude), or 'ein humanistisches Menschenbild' (a humanistic view of humanity).
Der Firmengründer hatte eine zutiefst humanistische Einstellung.
The company founder had a deeply humanistic attitude.
In an educational context, you will almost always find 'humanistisch' (classical humanist) in fixed combinations. The most common are 'humanistisches Gymnasium' (classical humanist secondary school), 'humanistische Bildung' (classical humanist education), and 'humanistische Fächer' (classical humanist subjects).
Die humanistische Bildungstradition hat in Europa eine lange Geschichte.
The classical humanist educational tradition has a long history in Europe.
classic / classical
'klassisch' and 'humanistisch' can both refer to education, culture, and Greek and Roman antiquity. 'klassisch' often describes something that comes from an important old period in art, music, or literature, or is considered timeless. It can also refer directly to antiquity. 'humanistisch' especially describes an educational tradition that deals intensively with ancient languages and the culture of antiquity. The words can be confused because both occur in schools, universities, and culture. 'klassisch' is more suitable for works, styles, or periods; 'humanistisch' is more suitable for education, a view of humanity, or a particular school tradition.
Das Gymnasium hat eine humanistische Tradition und bietet Latein ab der fünften Klasse an.
The secondary school has a classical humanist tradition and offers Latin from fifth grade onward.
Im Konzert hört Maria heute klassische Musik.
At the concert today, Maria is listening to classical music.