Humanism is a philosophy that emphasizes the value of human life in
all its creative potential within a secular context. Humanism is
skeptical of religious beliefs and relies on science as the basis
for understanding the universe. Although humanism has become most
fully developed in the West, its origins lie throughout the world,
and this perspective is shared by people from many different
cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
In this succinct, informative, and enlightening introduction to
humanism, Jim Herrick, a leading humanist advocate in Great
Britain, provides a very readable account of the guiding
principles, history, and practice of humanism in today's world.
Herrick surveys the tradition of humanism as it developed over many
centuries, its skepticism toward belief in God and an afterlife,
humanist values and arguments for morality outside of a religious
framework, its attitude of tolerance toward different lifestyles
and belief systems, its endorsement of democratic political
principles, its strong ties to science, its evaluation of the arts
as an exploration of human potential, and its concern for
environmental preservation and the long-term sustainability of the
earth.
In conclusion, Herrick briefly describes the various humanist
organizations throughout the world; particular causes championed by
humanists (women's rights, racial and sexual equality, freedom of
speech and information, and education, among others); and the
future of humanism.
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