Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
~ Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis.
~ Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided evolutionary change.
~ Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience.
~ Life's fulfillment, emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.
~ Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.
~ Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.
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Voltaire and the Revolt Against Reason
Lecturer: Professor Dennis Rohatyn, USD
Dennis Rohatyn is Professor of Philosophy at the University of San Diego, where he has taught since 1977. Read more
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