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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.
classical humanist
Relating to an educational tradition based on the intensive study of the languages and cultures of Greek and Roman antiquity.
Das humanistische Gymnasium legt großen Wert auf die Fächer Latein und Altgriechisch.
The classical humanist secondary school places great importance on the subjects Latin and Ancient Greek.
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
Both words can refer to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. „Klassisch“ generally describes this culture or its works, while „humanistisch“ refers to an educational tradition that focuses intensively on these languages and cultures. „Klassisch“ fits when referring to the content; „humanistisch“ fits when referring to the educational tradition.
An der humanistischen Schule beschäftigten sich die Schüler intensiv mit Latein und Griechisch.
At the humanist school, the students studied Latin and Greek intensively.
Im Unterricht lasen wir klassische Texte aus der griechisch-römischen Antike.
In class, we read classical texts from ancient Greece and Rome.
