humanism

Phonetic Respelling: [ hyoo-muh-niz-uhm or, often, yoo- ]

Definition:

n. 1 the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare; 2 the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion

Sentence:

Humanism entails a commitment to the search for truth through human means.

More example sentences:

Humanism entails a commitment to the search for truth through human means.

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Synonyms:

humanitarianism; human welfare; philosophical position

Antonyms:

religion