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- Over 4 million humanists worldwide
- Term first used: 1808
- Some place its origins in the Middle Ages
- Renaissance humanism focused on the study of the liberal arts
- Humanist organizations in place on six continents
- Many Humanists celebrate the secular holiday HumanLight on December 23Official Site: HumanLight
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Humanism emphasizes the dignity of man and the use of human reason, with focus on the "here and now" rather than on an afterlife. It has its roots in the work of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, was revitalized during the Renaissance, expanded upon during the Enlightenment and further developed in the mid-20th century.
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Notable Humanists
- Francesco Petrarch
- Alexander Pope
- Sir Thomas More
- Francis Bacon
- François Rabelais
- Albert Einstein
- Isaac Asimov
- Kurt Vonnegut
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Mark Twain
- George Bernard Shaw
- Aldous Huxley
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Quotes
"This age of ours consequently has let fall, bit by bit, some of the richest and sweetest fruits that the tree of knowledge has yielded; has thrown away the results of the vigils and labours of the most illustrious men of genius, things of more value, I am almost tempted to say, than anything else in the whole world..."—Francesco Petrach"Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; the proper study of mankind is man."—Alexander Pope
"Humanism is, in sum, a philosophy for those in love with life. Humanists take responsibility for their own lives and relish the adventure of being part of new discoveries, seeking new knowledge, exploring new options. Instead of finding solace in prefabricated answers to the great questions of life, Humanists enjoy the open-endedness of a quest and the freedom of discovery that this entails."—Frederick Edwords Executive Director, American Humanist Association
"Humanism, having its ultimate faith in humankind, believes that human beings possess the power or potentiality of solving their own problems, through reliance primarily upon reason and scientific method applied with courage and vision."—Corliss Lamont
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Humanism on Amazon
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Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century - $16.95
Ignatian spirituality is a dynamic and ever-evolving practice that has great relevance in the twenty-first century. In Ignatian Humanism, author Ronald Modras explains the i...Amazon
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Existentialism Is a Humanism - $9.95
It was to correct common misconceptions about his thought that Sartre accepted an invitation to speak on October 29, 1945, at the Club Maintenant in Paris. The unstated o...Amazon
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Humanism of the Other - $18.00
In "Humanism of the Other", Emmanuel Levinas argues that it is not only possible but of the highest exigency to understand one's humanity through the humanity of others. In paperba...Amazon
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Humanism, What's That?: A Book for Curious Kids - $13.98
This work is aimed at ages 10+. Complete with discussion questions, suggestions for activities, and a bibliography, this innovative approach to presenting humanism to young adults ...Amazon
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Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century - $16.95
Ignatian spirituality is a dynamic and ever-evolving practice that has great relevance in the twenty-first century. In Ignatian Humanism, author Ronald Modras explains the i...Amazon
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Humanism Questions
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What is the scientific evidence proving the existence of Spontaneous Human Combustion? 6 AnswersThere have been numerous well-documented cases of persons being found burned to ashes, with their surroundings (and sometimes their extremities) remaining undam... read more -
Human Instruments video: Funny or freaky? 4 AnswersI didn't find this funny as much as I did really cool. I like the whole idea of the video. Its also interesting to think about how they actually produced the ... read more -
Will IO be avail to humans in the future? 1 AnswerIf you are referring to Io, one of Jupiter's moons, I'd have to say no. "Jupiter's moon Io or EE-oh is one of the most exotic places in the solar system. It is ... read more
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Humanism Blogs
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Singapore Humanism Meetup: Mars and Venus without Zeus
However, what about the non-religious segment of the population in Singapore, such as atheists, agnostics and humanists etc? They have no holy men to guide them in the finer points of dating and sex. Does this imply a no holds barred... (December 22, 2009)sg-humanism-meetup.blogspot.com -
Debunking Christianity: Stephen Law on "The History of Humanism'
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Debunking Christianity. This Blog has been created for the purpose of debunking evangelical Christianity. Stephen Law on "The History of Humanism'. By John W. Loftus at 12/20/2009 · Link. 0 comments: .... (December 20, 2009)debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com -
Malawi Debates Humanism vs. Christianity | International Humanist ...
Announcement (bullhorn) Sub-Saharan Africa Humanism continues to take root and grow in the Southern African nation of Malawi. An inaugural conference in 2008 and a second national conference in 2009 were both funded by the Internatio... (December 18, 2009)iheu.org -
New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - discussing humanism ...
Nigerian evangelical sues humanists for obstructin... Brits 2, Scientologists 0 · ► November (27). Back from the dead? Mark Steel added to Nine Lessons bill, HMV Hammers... Boots' cynical stance on homeopathy · PZ Myers profiled in N... (December 21, 2009)blog.newhumanist.org.uk
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Humanism in Popular Culture
- YouTube Video: Second Life Humanism: Another World? (Time: 8:24)
Humanism Comments on Backtype Powered by Backtype
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Christmas Break
Have a good one Granpa. Big kiss to Maggie, Blythe and Nicky. God bless man and lets pray that next year will be one of Humanism with a big H.bernard | http://jontaplin.com/ Original | Permalink (December 22, 2009 06:45 PM) -
How many atheists are there on /r/atheism? Upvote to count yourselves (i created this thro...
[...] beliefs in a higher power, and Secular Humanism is entirely without that. (For Humanism * [...] in a higher power, see [Religious Humanism](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_humanism [...] beyond not believing in god. Secular Humanism, on the other hand, *does* [...]bitter_cynical_angry | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (December 22, 2009 05:55 PM) -
heart in a cage
[...] e. properly) does not mandate eugenics, I agree. And I had the same annoyance as you about the Hitler reference. The main problem with evolution isn't the strict idea itself--it's the broad extrapolation and philosophical humanism that many draw out of it.sds | http://sds.tumblr.com/ Original | Permalink (December 22, 2009 04:55 PM) -
Why bother?
[...] your own notion of the universe also lets you live in it happily, then fine, but God isn't a necessary part of that. Humanism's plenty fulfilling enough.It seems like, if death is the beginning, then you might be spending the whole time leading up to that [...]cubiksrube | http://cubiksrube.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (December 22, 2009 03:50 PM) -
Tilting at minarets
[...] a dignity that flows from God. So if there is a discussion of the dignity of man outside the origination of that dignity for God--that is mere humanism which should be rejected. God through the Catholic Church has always taught the Dignity of Man.Bartlome | http://arturovasquez.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (December 22, 2009 02:09 PM)
Humanism News
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Who the Humanists Are
Some people are “embarrassed” by the public acknowledgment that we are humanists. People of good will are not offended simply because others assert ... (December 21, 2009)New York Times -
Secular humanists claim court victory
The Council for Secular Humanism, a not-for-profit educational corporation, has won a partial victory in its court battle against Florida's funding of ... (December 16, 2009)South Florida Business Journal (blog) -
Humanists and the holidays; tours of LA gang spots; healthcare and ...
Advertising what humanists are for is more important than stressing what is not included in our beliefs. Mere nonbelief is negative -- and emphasizing the ... (December 12, 2009)Los Angeles Times -
YOUR OPINION: Yount unfair regarding mankind's ability to be good
Humanism is the idea that you can be good without believing in God.” Yount, without any evidence, defines that as impossible and that dispensing with divine ... (December 22, 2009)The Patriot Ledger
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Humanism Blogs
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Singapore Humanism Meetup: Mars and Venus without Zeus
However, what about the non-religious segment of the population in Singapore, such as atheists, agnostics and humanists etc? They have no holy men to guide them in the finer points of dating and sex. Does this imply a no holds barred... (December 22, 2009)sg-humanism-meetup.blogspot.com -
Debunking Christianity: Stephen Law on "The History of Humanism'
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Debunking Christianity. This Blog has been created for the purpose of debunking evangelical Christianity. Stephen Law on "The History of Humanism'. By John W. Loftus at 12/20/2009 · Link. 0 comments: .... (December 20, 2009)debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com -
Malawi Debates Humanism vs. Christianity | International Humanist ...
Announcement (bullhorn) Sub-Saharan Africa Humanism continues to take root and grow in the Southern African nation of Malawi. An inaugural conference in 2008 and a second national conference in 2009 were both funded by the Internatio... (December 18, 2009)iheu.org -
New Humanist (Rationalist Association) - discussing humanism ...
Nigerian evangelical sues humanists for obstructin... Brits 2, Scientologists 0 · ► November (27). Back from the dead? Mark Steel added to Nine Lessons bill, HMV Hammers... Boots' cynical stance on homeopathy · PZ Myers profiled in N... (December 21, 2009)blog.newhumanist.org.uk
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What the PK∏? RT @kinkpink socialism, democracy, pioneering, humanism and zionism. :) I think I still have my blue uniform somewhere.
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socialism, democracy, pioneering, humanism and zionism. :) I think I still have my blue uniform somewhere.
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@swifteagle an interesting job, ceremonies asst for Humanist association http://www.humanism.org.uk/about/vacancies
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Google celebrates start of holidays with new 'postcard Doodle' and some complain there isnt a "happy christmas" sign attached. Humanism best
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RT @ecotect Population Growth and Global Warming - Some voices argue for a fresh look at population control << Here comes the anti-humanism
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