HUMANITARIANISM

humanitarianism, humanism

(noun) the doctrine that people’s duty is to promote human welfare

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

humanitarianism (usually uncountable, plural humanitarianisms)

Humanitarian philosophy or practice.

Source: Wiktionary


Hu*man`i*ta"ri*an*ism, n.

1. (Theol. & Ch. Hist.)

Definition: The distinctive tenet of the humanitarians in denying the divinity of Christ; also, the whole system of doctrine based upon this view of Christ.

2. (Philos.)

Definition: The doctrine that man's obligations are limited to, and dependent alone upon, man and the human relations.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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