das Menschenbild
Translation
conception of man, view of humanity, human image, anthropology
Examples
Jede Philosophie hat ein eigenes Menschenbild.
Every philosophy has its own conception of man.
Das humanistische Menschenbild betont die Freiheit des Individuums.
The humanistic view of humanity emphasizes the freedom of the individual.
Grammar Patterns
das Menschenbild the conception of man The Enlightenment's conception of man is optimistic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Menschenauffassung (conception of man), Menschenverständnis (understanding of man)
Etymology
A compound of 'Mensch' (human/man) and 'Bild' (picture/image). Literally a 'human-image'.
Memory Tips
Imagine it as the 'picture' (Bild) a culture or philosophy has of a 'human' (Mensch).