WORLD HISTORY

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What is the best definition of humanism?
A
The belief that all humans are important and valuable and that they all have equal potential to succeed.
B
The belief that there is only one God and that he determines all events.
C
The belief that all humans are sinful and greedy and need a king to keep them under control.
D
The belief that only certain people have talents and only those people should receive an education.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: a doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human interests or values. especially : a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual’s dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason : secular humanism. humanist. ˈhyü-mə-nist.

Detailed explanation-2: -noun. a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity. a person devoted to or versed in the humanities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because Humanists do not believe in any kind of god or supernatural force that will solve their problems, they believe that human beings must take sole responsibility for solving the world’s environmental problems. Only humans are capable of finding the solutions that can lead to a sustainable existence.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humanists are non-religious people who strive to lead fulfilling, meaningful and ethical lives, using reason and empathy to guide their decisions and actions. Humanists base their understanding of the world on reason and science, rejecting supernatural or divine beliefs.

Detailed explanation-5: -humanism, system of education and mode of inquiry that originated in northern Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries and later spread through continental Europe and England. The term is alternatively applied to a variety of Western beliefs, methods, and philosophies that place central emphasis on the human realm.

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