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Our Introducing humanism: non-religious approaches to life course with Sandi Toksvig is now open!
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Introducing humanism: non-religious approaches to life
Join Sandi Toksvig for an exploration of humanism and life’s big questions.
The course covers a wide range of topics relevant to the study of any worldview: identity, knowledge, meaning, and morality. Featuring contributions from philosophers, representatives of humanist organisations, and members of the public, it encourages discussion and debate around life’s big questions: How can I know what is true? What is the best way to live? What kind of world do I want?
You’ll explore the tensions and dilemmas contained within a humanist view, as well as the arguments against it, and the responses humanists give to those arguments. Whether you are a humanist, religious, or none of the above, it should allow you the opportunity to reflect on life’s bigger questions for yourself.
Join us for a conversation about the best way to live!
Course outline
Week 1: Humanism and the human being
Week 2: Understanding reality
Week 3: Making life meaningful
Week 4: Being good
Week 5: Humanism in practice: a better world?
Week 6: What is humanism?
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