1. The doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural
   "The philosopher promoted secular humanism as an ethical alternative to religious belief systems";
   - secular humanism
    
2. The doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
   "Her humanism inspired her to work for international aid organizations";
   - humanitarianism
    
3. The cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies
   "Humanism emphasized the value and potential of human beings"

Derived forms: humanisms

Type of: cultural movement, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought

Encyclopedia: Humanism