It is often used in philosophical and scientific discussion to refer to anything related to human beings or the human condition.

In broader context, it is also related to the observation and understanding of the universe from a human-centered perspective.

This concept is fundamental in various discussions, including the anthropic principle, which argues that the universe law and constant appear finally to support life, because only a universe capable of eventually supporting observers, like humans, would be observed in the first place.

This principle highlights the interconnectedness between the existence of observers and the type of universe they find themselves in.