Anthropism
Anthropism is a term used in philosophy and ethics to denote a human-centered orientation in belief, value, and inquiry. The word derives from Greek anthropos, meaning “human.” Because the term has been used in varying ways, its precise meaning is not strictly standardized and may overlap with related concepts such as anthropocentrism and humanism.
In many discussions, anthropism is treated as synonymous with anthropocentrism: the view that human beings and
Anthropism is distinct from anthropomorphism, which refers to attributing human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human
Historical usage of anthropism appears in various philosophical and religious debates, often in contrast to ecocentric
See also: anthropocentrism, humanism, ecocentrism, anthropomorphism, speciesism.