humanistischen

Humanistischen is the inflected form of the adjective humanistisch in Dutch and German, meaning "humanistic" and describing things related to humanism. In both languages, it is used to characterize ideas, movements, institutions, or practices that emphasize human values, reason, dignity, and the humanities rather than religious doctrine.

In Dutch, the term appears in phrases such as humanistische beweging (humanistic movement), humanistische levensbeschouwing (a non-religious, human-centered worldview), and humanistische vorming (education or formation focused on the humanities and secular ethics). It is also used in the names of organizations, for example the Humanistisch Verbond, which advocates secular humanism and freethought, and discusses topics ranging from ethics to rites of passage in a non-religious frame.

In German, humanistische is used in compounds and discourse to denote a connection with humanism, including humanistische Bildung (liberal arts education), humanistische Psychologie (humanistic psychology), and the historical Humanismus movements of the Renaissance. Contemporary uses often emphasize autonomy, human rights, and a secular, rational approach to ethics and culture, distinguishing these from religious or dogmatic frameworks.

Overall, humanistischen serves as an adjectival marker across Dutch and German to signal alignment with humanist principles—centered on human agency, critical inquiry, and the humanities—whether in philosophy, education, culture, or secular organizations. See also Humanismus, humanistische Verbände, and related movements in both languages.