On the Identification of Humanism

At present,some educators and even some education theory researchers wrongly equate the idea with the humanistic theory of education.In this paper,the author will carry on a discussion about the etymology and connotation of the word humanism,and make a contrast between humanism and some ideas that will confuse with it.In this way,it is easy for us to distinguish the humanistic theory of education and various theories which are characteristic of humanistic spirit.In a word,the author will make a clear concept of humanism to prove that the people-oriented idea is not equal with the humanistic theory.