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Humanism traces its roots back to the teachings of Erasmus in the 15th century. It advocates for free will and a return to the glories of classical civilzations.

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Humanism was developed into an educational philosophy by Rousseau in the 18th century. It states the inherent goodness of mankind and autonomy of the learner.

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Recently, humanism in education focuses on the social and emotional well-being of the child in addition to the cognitive health. Teachers emphasize safety, the learning process, and self-fulfillment.

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Teachers with a humanistic perspective often experience stress because the societal expectation is that the child conforms to the school system, not that the school system serves the child.

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The mind and body exist together as the consciousness is self-awareness of the physical body. Humanists do not believe in the existence of a separate soul.

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Verbal testimony to humanists is not a reliable source of information because there is too much inference involved in words and phrasings.

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In humanist philosophy, the consciousness dies with the body. There is no afterlife as it is not verifiable.

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Humanist ethics exist solely for the material world. It is concerned only with meeting the needs of the here and now and only with solving human problems.

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Humanity exists as a social entity, so humanists are devoted to ensuring social cohesion. This includes things like civil liberties, democracy, and church-state separation.

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Humanism exists for those in love with life

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Humanism exists for those in love with life

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Humanists do not believe that character education is the purpose of the school. Instead, it is the job of the parents to instill moral virtue.

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Intellectualism is man's greatest quality

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Intellectualism is man's greatest quality

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The teacher needs to adapt their teaching to fit the needs of the student. Not all students learn at the same pace.

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The humanist student is self-motivated and self-directed. Free will dictates the course of study.