humananism
[/ˈhjuːmənɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: humanisms
humanismo
1. An intellectual and cultural movement that emphasizes human potential, dignity, and reason, particularly prominent during the Renaissance
During the Renaissance, humananism celebrated the study of classical texts and human achievement.
Durante o Renascimento, o humanismo celebrou o estudo de textos clássicos e as realizações humanas.
2. A philosophical stance that prioritizes human interests, values, and welfare over religious or supernatural concerns
Modern humananism often focuses on secular ethics and the improvement of human life.
O humanismo moderno frequentemente se concentra na ética secular e na melhoria da vida humana.
3. A system of thought that rejects religious dogma and advocates for evidence-based reasoning and human-centered morality
She embraced humananism as a way to build ethics without religious foundations.
Ela abraçou o humanismo como forma de construir uma ética sem fundações religiosas.
Humanismo holds significant cultural importance in both Brazilian and Portuguese education, particularly regarding Renaissance studies and Enlightenment philosophy. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions of secular ethics and human rights movements. In Portugal, it is deeply connected to national literary and cultural heritage, particularly the work of Renaissance humanists. The term carries both historical and contemporary philosophical weight across Portuguese-speaking communities.
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