What kind of a world do humanist want and what goals do they have for society?
Humanists believe that human beings alone are responsible for making the world a better place. Many campaign for equality, human rights, and secularism. Many celebrate the progress humanity has made, but recognise the work that is still to be done.
What types of buildings might humanists value?
Written by humanist Loren Eiseley, this video illustrates the humanist view that we can all contribute to building a better world.
In this video humanist Maxine Beech tells the Starfish Story and describes how humanists believe we can each make a difference to the world around us.
Individual humanists answer the question
What work do humanists do towards building what they believe would be a better society?
An experiment that revealed how we act towards those we feel are part our our group and those we don’t
Written by humanist Loren Eiseley, this video illustrates the humanist view that we can all contribute to building a better world.
In this video humanist Maxine Beech tells the Starfish Story and describes how humanists believe we can each make a difference to the world around us.
A short film of the picture book exploring children’s rights.
Individual humanists answer the question
Astronomer Carl Sagan’s humanist perspective on our predicament and our responsibility
What work do humanists do towards building what they believe would be a better society?
Are there any humanist charities? What causes do humanists support?
Nigerian humanist Leo Igwe explains his belief in our human agency and potential to change the world.
What kind of world would you create?
Have human beings made positive progress?
Humanists describe their goals for society
‘Secularism’ is a highly misunderstood term, often misused in the media. In this video Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, explains the meaning of secularism and the aims of a secular state.
Andrew Copson, Chief Exec of Humanists UK, describes the arguments in favour of secularism and explains that you don’t have to be a humanist to be a secularist.
Andrew Copson, Chief Exec of Humanists UK, reveals some of the dangers secularism faces around the globe today.
Physics teacher and author Alom Shaha talks about the importance of education from a humanist perspective.
In this short film astronomer Carl Sagan provides a humanist perspective on our position and our responsibility. An image of the photograph and a transcript from Sagan’s speech can also be found here.
Veil of Ignorance: A BBC animation about John Rawls’ thought experiment. This way of approaching questions about what kind of society we should build is supported by many humanists.
How might a humanist respond?
Individual humanists answer the question
Astronomer Carl Sagan’s humanist perspective on our predicament and our responsibility
What work do humanists do towards building what they believe would be a better society?
Are there any humanist charities? What causes do humanists support?
What do humanists mean by the ‘little fight’ and the ‘great fight’ and where do they devote their time and resources?
Nigerian humanist Leo Igwe explains his belief in our human agency and potential to change the world.
What kind of world would you create?
Have human beings made positive progress?
Stephen Fry describes the commitment that humanists make towards human rights and our responsibilities to each other.
Director of Policy and Advocacy at The British Red Cross Naomi Phillips talks about the humanist motivation for charity work.
Humanists UK’s Director of Public Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson talks about humanist campaigns work.
The Director of Public Affairs and Policy at Humanists UK talks about their campaigns, including equality and human rights, secularism, ethical issues, and education.
Watch Humanists UK’s Andrew Copson describe his and other humanists’ motivations
Humanists describe their goals for society
Chief Executive of Humanists UK Andrew Copson explains what lies behind the humanist motivation to improve our quality of life and introduces some of the desired features of a humanist society.
Steven Pinker, a psychologist and author, talks about how life on Earth has been getting better for humankind.
Steven Pinker, a psychologist and author, speaks about how science, reason and humanism have been drivers of progress.
Andrew Copson describes the current state of play when it comes to achieving humanist ideals in the world.
‘Secularism’ is a highly misunderstood term, often misused in the media. In this video Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, explains the meaning of secularism and the aims of a secular state.
Andrew Copson, Chief Exec of Humanists UK, describes the arguments in favour of secularism and explains that you don’t have to be a humanist to be a secularist.
Andrew Copson, Chief Exec of Humanists UK, reveals some of the dangers secularism faces around the globe today.
Ian Dunt, editor of politics.co.uk, speaks about how humanist values are under threat under the current political climate.
Physics teacher and author Alom Shaha talks about the importance of education from a humanist perspective.
In this short film astronomer Carl Sagan provides a humanist perspective on our position and our responsibility. An image of the photograph and a transcript from Sagan’s speech can also be found here.
The Harm Principle: A BBC animation on John Stuart Mill and whether the state should be allowed to restrict our freedom
Veil of Ignorance: A BBC animation about John Rawls’ thought experiment. This way of approaching questions about what kind of society we should build is supported by many humanists.
Film: Andrew Copson describes what he thinks are the top ten things important things people should understand about secularism
Film: In this TED talk humanist Steven Pinker provides an optimistic look at human progress and potential. From 15:10 you will find a 3 minute summary of a humanist’s eye view of the human story.
Stephen Fry describes the commitment that humanists make towards human rights and our responsibilities to each other.
Director of Policy and Advocacy at The British Red Cross Naomi Phillips talks about the humanist motivation for charity work.
Humanists UK’s Director of Public Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson talks about humanist campaigns work.
The Director of Public Affairs and Policy at Humanists UK talks about their campaigns, including equality and human rights, secularism, ethical issues, and education.
Watch Humanists UK’s Andrew Copson describe his and other humanists’ motivations
Humanists describe their goals for society
Chief Executive of Humanists UK Andrew Copson explains what lies behind the humanist motivation to improve our quality of life and introduces some of the desired features of a humanist society.
Steven Pinker, a psychologist and author, talks about how life on Earth has been getting better for humankind.
Steven Pinker, a psychologist and author, speaks about how science, reason and humanism have been drivers of progress.
Andrew Copson describes the current state of play when it comes to achieving humanist ideals in the world.
‘Secularism’ is a highly misunderstood term, often misused in the media. In this video Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, explains the meaning of secularism and the aims of a secular state.
Andrew Copson, Chief Exec of Humanists UK, describes the arguments in favour of secularism and explains that you don’t have to be a humanist to be a secularist.
Andrew Copson, Chief Exec of Humanists UK, reveals some of the dangers secularism faces around the globe today.
Ian Dunt, editor of politics.co.uk, speaks about how humanist values are under threat under the current political climate.
Physics teacher and author Alom Shaha talks about the importance of education from a humanist perspective.
In this article humanist philosopher Richard Norman presents the arguments in favour of secularism and describes the various areas of debate.
In this short film astronomer Carl Sagan provides a humanist perspective on our position and our responsibility. An image of the photograph and a transcript from Sagan’s speech can also be found here.
The Harm Principle: A BBC animation on John Stuart Mill and whether the state should be allowed to restrict our freedom
Veil of Ignorance: A BBC animation about John Rawls’ thought experiment. This way of approaching questions about what kind of society we should build is supported by many humanists.
Film: Andrew Copson describes what he thinks are the top ten things important things people should understand about secularism
Film: In this TED talk humanist Steven Pinker provides an optimistic look at human progress and potential. From 15:10 you will find a 3 minute summary of a humanist’s eye view of the human story.
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