Humanities

Humanism

An ethical system which emphasizes human values and the personal worth of each individual, as well as concern for the dignity and freedom of humankind.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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An ethical system which emphasizes human values and the personal worth of each individual, as well as concern for the dignity and freedom of humankind.

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  • Ethics (1966-1977)
  • Ethics, Medical (1966-1977)
  • Philosophy (1966-1977)
  • Philosophy, Medical (1966-1977)

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  1. K01w.752w.566w.479w.174w
  2. N05.350w.835w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Humanism. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006808. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006808
  2. Humanism. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism
  3. Humanism. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q46158