humanism

• Posição filosófica e ética que enfatiza o valor e a autonomia do ser humano, tanto individual quanto coletivamente, e que costuma preferir o pensamento crítico e as evidências à aceitação de dogmas ou superstições. Inclui a doutrina de que é dever das pessoas promover o bem-estar humano, destaca a capacidade humana de se realizar por meio da razão, rejeitando a religião e o sobrenatural, e está associada ao movimento cultural do Renascimento baseado no estudo da Antiguidade clássica.

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition. It includes the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare, emphasizes a person's capacity for self-realization through reason while rejecting religion and the supernatural, and is also associated with the cultural movement of the Renaissance based on classical studies.

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1. Doctrine of human welfareC1formalpolitical

   The belief that a person's primary moral obligation is to promote the well-being and happiness of all people.

   Humanismo

   • Humanism asserts that improving human welfare is the highest ethical goal.
   • Many philosophers argue that humanism provides a secular basis for morality.
   • The charity's work is grounded in humanism, focusing on education and health.

   Sinônimosaltruismbenevolencehumanitarianismphilanthropy

2. Secular self-realization philosophyC1formal

   An intellectual stance that emphasizes human reason, ethics, and personal fulfillment, often rejecting religious or supernatural explanations.

   Filosofia secular de autorrealização

   • Humanism encourages individuals to realize their potential through reason and compassion.
   • The Renaissance humanists placed human dignity and achievement at the center of their worldview.
   • Modern secular humanism promotes critical thinking and scientific inquiry as guides for life.

   Sinônimosrationalismsecular humanismsecularism

3. Renaissance cultural movementC1formalart

   The revival of classical learning and values that flourished in Europe from the 14th to the 16th centuries, focusing on literature, history, and moral philosophy.

   Movimento cultural do Renascimento

   • Petrarch is often called the father of Renaissance humanism.
   • Humanism inspired artists and writers to study ancient Greek and Roman texts.
   • The humanist movement stressed the importance of education in the humanities.

   Antônimosscholasticism