Humanism

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Humanism

• Information in this PPT is from
• http//humanism.org.uk

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Humanists

• Think for themselves about what is right and
  wrong, based on reason and respect for others.
• Find meaning, beauty and joy in the one life we
  have, without the need for an afterlife.
• Look to science instead of religion as the best
  way to discover and understand the world.
• Believe people can use empathy and compassion to
  make the world a better place for everyone

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A humanist

• trusts to the scientific method when it comes to
  understanding how the universe works and rejects
  the idea of the supernatural (and is therefore an
  atheist or agnostic)
• makes their ethical decisions based on reason,
  empathy, and a concern for human beings and other
  sentient animals
• believes that, in the absence of an afterlife and
  any discernible purpose to the universe, human
  beings can act to give their own lives meaning by
  seeking happiness in this life and helping others
  to do the same.

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Logo
History of the Happy Human The symbol was chosen
in a competition organised by the British
Humanist Association in 1965. It was designed by
Dennis Barrington. The BHA used the original
Happy Human (first known as the Happy Man) in its
own logo for some years and encouraged use of the
symbol around the world
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What is a humanist?

• Humanist is used today to mean those who seek
  to live good lives without religious or
  superstitious beliefs. Humanists believe that
  moral values follow on from human nature and
  experience in some way.
• Humanists base their moral principles on reason
  (which leads them to reject the idea of any
  supernatural agency), on shared human values and
  respect for others. They believe that people
  should work together to improve the quality of
  life for all and make it more equitable.

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• Humanism is a full philosophy, life stance or
  worldview, rather than being about one aspect of
  religion, knowledge, or politics.

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Ethical

• Dealing with morals or the principles of
  morality relating to right and wrong in conduct.
  
• Being in accordance with the rules or standards
  for right conduct or practice, especially the
  standards of a profession
• It was not considered ethical for physicians to
  advertise.

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Discernable

• perceived by the senses or intellect
• British Humanist Association

BHA