Humanistisia

Humanistisia is the plural partitive form of the Finnish adjective humanistinen. It is used to describe nouns related to humanism or the humanities. In Finnish, adjectives decline for number and case, so phrases such as humanistisia arvoja (humanistic values) or humanistisia periaatteita appear when the described item is a plural, partially indefinite object.

Conceptually, the term signals engagement with human-centered concerns such as human dignity, autonomy, critical thinking, empathy, and secular ethics. It is commonly used in discussions of education, culture, and public life to refer to values associated with the humanities and with secular humanism rather than religious dogma. The broader noun form, humanismi, denotes the philosophy or worldview, while the adjective humanistinen describes ideas, methods, or institutions aligned with that worldview.

Usage notes: humanistisia functions as an inflected adjective, and it can modify plural nouns in various cases. Examples include humanistisia arvoja, humanistisia periaatteita, or humanistisia tieteitä, depending on the sentence structure and the case required. It is distinct from humanisti, which refers to a person who adheres to or practices humanism.

See also: humanismi; humanistinen etiikka; humanistiset tieteet; sekularismi.