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