As a theoretician of science, Bense represented the synthetic intellectual concept, where classical humanism and modern technology constructively complement one another.

He was an advocate of classical humanism but also offered an ecumenical defense of religion.

Posthumanism mainly differentiates from classical humanism in that it restores the stature that had been made of humanity to one of many natural species.

The curriculum was taken from the traditional liberal arts, classical humanism and the values introduced with the Protestant Reformation.

The European Union cannot turn its back on this region for, as classical humanism dictates, we cannot ignore any aspect of the human condition.

The classical humanism expressed in the famous phrase of the philosopher Seneca stated that 'man is sacred to mankind'.

This classical humanism must inspire contemporary science and all citizens.

Greece has also, however, shown itself worthy of the classical humanism as expressed by Gorgias, who said 'man is the measure of all things'.

Colleagues mourned him as "one of the last giants of the German tradition of classical humanism."

In his clerical vocation as cardinal Bembo is credited with reaffirming and promoting the Christian perfection of classical humanism.