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Humanism is a broad category of active ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong by appeal to universal human qualities—particularly rationalism. Humanism is a component of a variety of more specific philosophical systems, and is also incorporated into some religious schools of thought.
Humanism entails a commitment to the search for truth and morality through human means in support of human interests. In focusing on the capacity for self-determination, humanism rejects transcendental justifications, such as a dependence on faith, the supernatural, or divinely revealed texts. Humanists endorse universal morality based on the commonality of human nature, suggesting that solutions to our social and cultural problems cannot be parochial.
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Humanism can be used in some ways to fulfill or supplement the role of religions in some people's lives, and therefore qualifies as a stance on religion. It is entirely compatible with naturalism (and therefore atheism), but doesn't strictly require either of these, and is compatible with some religions. More on [ Humanism ]
@tzikeh Atheism is not always represented by rational humanism. See: atheistic totalitarian governments past and present.
Principia (Principia) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:54:56 -0000
@tzikeh Atheism is not always represented by rational humanism. See: atheistic totalitarian governments past and present.
@Londiniensis well stoical pan[en]theistic metaphysics is the foundation for modern humanism and everything within the post-hegelian geist !
OTSOTA (OTSOTA) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:59:34 -0000
@Londiniensis well stoical pan[en]theistic metaphysics is the foundation for modern humanism and everything within the post-hegelian geist !
Joss Whedon on humanism (hat tip to Sunni): http://bit.ly/BoLtS
hmorrell (Harvey Morrell) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:32:33 -0000
Joss Whedon on humanism (hat tip to Sunni): http://bit.ly/BoLtS
BBC must âloosen strangleholdâ of established religious organisations, âembraceâ humanism. http://short.to/w6bf (via @Richard_Dawkins)
michaeldedorajr (Michael De Dora Jr.) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:18:02 -0000
BBC must “loosen stranglehold” of established religious organisations, “embrace” humanism. http://short.to/w6bf (via @Richard_Dawkins)
@DaisyDeadhead But wait, while I do actually see your point about humanism/animal rights, what does that say about the name 'feminism'?
jrdskinner (JRD Skinner) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:15:15 -0000
@DaisyDeadhead But wait, while I do actually see your point about humanism/animal rights, what does that say about the name 'feminism'?
@JRDSkinner I won't necessarily call myself one, but I try to recognize the spirit of humanism as I understand it. :)
DaisyDeadhead (Daisy Deadhead) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:12:44 -0000
@JRDSkinner I won't necessarily call myself one, but I try to recognize the spirit of humanism as I understand it. :)
Annotated Webliography of Humanism - From the Humanist University in Utrecht, Netherlands, an extensive and well-annotated listing of more web links on humanism and related topics.
Corliss Lamont Website - Information on one of the leading intellectual and activist humanists of the 20th century, Corliss Lamont. Includes a PDF version of the 8th edition of his book, Philosophy of Humanism.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to the work of Corliss Lamont and The Philosophy of Humanism. ]
Humanism and the Humanist Manifestos - From an interfaith organization, information on the Humanist Manifestos of the 1930s and 1970s.
Meta Description: [ Scientific Humanism and the Humanist Manifesto ]
Humanism Online - How to find humanist sites online
Meta Description: [ Humanism Online: A quick index to web resources on humanism ]
Humanism, Meanings of Life, Worldviews - A research programme of the University for Humanistics (Universiteit voor Humanistiek) at Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Humanist Contents - Current contents of humanist periodicals, available in the Library of the University for Humanistics, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Humanist Institute, The - Training and education for humanist leadership.
Meta Description: [ The Humanist Institute is a leadership training program sponsored by the North American Committee for Humanism. The three-year graduate-level program consists of intensive reading and reflection, and three annual seminars, leading to a Graduate Certificate in Humanist Leadership ]
What is Humanism? - An article by Fred Edwords of the American Humanist Association.
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