Humanitarianism

Humanitarianism (pronunciation: /ˌhjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/) is an active belief in the value of human life, whereby humans practice benevolent treatment and provide assistance to other humans, in order to better humanity for moral, altruistic and logical reasons. It is the philosophical belief in movement toward improving the human race in a variety of areas, used to describe a wide number of activities relating specifically to human welfare.

Etymology

The term "humanitarianism" was first used in the early 19th century, directly translated from the French term "humanitarianisme". The word is derived from the word "humanity" (from the Latin humanitas) meaning mankind or humans. The word "humanity" in this sense was first used in the Age of Enlightenment to classify the human species as distinct from other beings.

Related Terms

Altruism: The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Human Rights: Rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.
Social Justice: Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
International Relations: A branch of political science concerned with relations between nations and primarily with foreign policies.

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