There are so many ways you could describe humanism. Modern, secular, religious, western cultural, etc. Every way that you see Humanism, there is always going to be something that triggers you into thinking that you are in this as it is very common although people don’t see their views this way. But there is Humanism as a philosophy and you should understand what it really is before delving into it deeper.
A basic definition of Philosophical Humanism “is any outlook or way of life centered on human need and interest. Sub-categories of this type include Christian Humanism and Modern Humanism” (Edwords). Although, some would say that philosophical humanism “starts with the belief that there is no god” and “that evolution is the cornerstone of the humanist philosophy” (Edwords).
Most humanists in the categories in philosophical terms are nontheistic and don’t approach ethics and value global thinking. Most humanists consider themselves as 
individuals. “There is no area of thought that we are afraid to explore, to challenge, to questions, or to doubt” (Edwords). They make reasoned decisions due to their experience with approaches. “We base our understanding of the world on what we can perceive with our senses and comprehend with our minds” (Edwords). They aren’t critical of the sources of ideas and like new ways at looking at things. “We ground our ethical decisions and ideals in human need and concern as opposed to the alleged needs and concerns of supposed deities or other transcendent entities or powers” (Edwords). Lastly, they practice their ideas and ethics in a living context instead of an ideal one.
Humanists also sees man as part of nature and that they have emerged from a process of continuation which holds true with holding an organic view of life. They also recognize that religious culture and civilization are the product of a development due to interaction with natural environment – “The individual born into a particular culture is largely molded by that culture” (Humanim).
In other words, Humanism is more so the attitude or perspective on humanity which in turn serves to influence the system of beliefs. “A philosophy, world, view, or system of beliefs is humanistic 
whenever it shows a primary or overriding concern with the needs and abilities of human beings” (Cline). It’s also fostered in the teachings that the world/universe exists for absolutely no purpose. That they are here for random process of no meaning. “Life is only worth living if we ourselves make it worthwhile and enjoyable” (Humanism).
In conclusion, Humanism in regard to the philosophical ideas of it is more so about the world as a whole based on the needs of life itself and ground itself on the teachings of finding your life enjoyable while you’re on it. In other words, life without real meaning, but accept death as it is natural process and is based on the evolution science and moral relativism in media and public systems such as school.
“Humanism.” AllAboutPhilosophy.org, www.allaboutphilosophy.org/humanism.htm.
Edwords, Fred. “The Humanist Philosophy in Perspective.” American Humanist Association, americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/humanist-philosophy-perspective/.
Cline, Austin. “What Is Humanist Philosophy?” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 2017, www.thoughtco.com/what-is-humanism-248125.
