Human
A human is an individual of Homo sapiens, a living primate species distinguished by habitual bipedalism, complex language, culture, and reasoning.
Homo sapiens: The living species of humans, classified among the great apes. Humans are individual members of this species.
Human evolution: The evolutionary history of humans and their ancestral lineages. It places individual humans within the long history of primate descent.
Human language: A system of communication used by humans, typically combining conventional symbols with structured rules. Language lets humans share complex ideas across generations and groups.
Human rights: Rights held by people simply by virtue of being human. The concept grounds claims to dignity and protection across societies.
Human condition: The shared features and circumstances of human existence, including mortality, vulnerability, and social life. It frames questions about what humans share despite individual differences.
Human anatomy: The study and structure of the human body and its parts. Its skeletal and organ systems support the characteristic human form.
Hominini: The biological tribe containing humans and their extinct relatives after divergence from chimpanzees. Humans belong to this lineage of upright-walking apes.
Theory of mind: The capacity to attribute thoughts, intentions, and knowledge to oneself and others. Inferring other minds supports communication and coordinated social life.
Human subject research: Research involving living people or identifiable human data or biological samples. It requires protections for people who participate in scientific studies.
Humanism: A family of ideas emphasizing human agency, dignity, or value, with meanings that vary by tradition. Human-centered ideals influence how societies understand human worth.