Synonyms for humanism
ˈhyu məˌnɪz əm; often ˈyu-hu·man·ism

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1. humanitarianism, humanismnoun

   the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare

   Synonyms:
   humanitarianism, secular humanism

2. humanism, secular humanismnoun

   the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural

   Synonyms:
   humanitarianism, secular humanism

3. humanismnoun

   the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies

   Synonyms:
   humanitarianism, secular humanism

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1. • Cultural Movement
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1. List of paraphrases for "humanism":

   humanitarianism, humanity, humanist, humanistic

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1. Merlin Figama Worshipper:

   Humanism without the root of love will be a cruel world see worldly hypocrisy.

2. Hugo Black:

   Among the religions in this country which do not teach what would generally be considered a belief in the existence of God are Buddhism, Taoism, ethical culture, secular humanism and others.

3. President Pranab Mukherjee:

   Humanism and pluralism should not be abandoned under any circumstance.

4. Antonin Scalia:

   In Torcaso v. Watkins, (1961), we did indeed refer to ‘secular humanism’ as a ‘religion’.

5. William F. Buckley Jr., "The Wit and Wisdom of Vlad the Impaler":

   Knee-jerk liberals and all the certified saints of sanctified humanism are quick to condemn this great and much-maligned Transylvanian statesman.