Understanding Humanism
Films: The one life
One Life, Live It Well: watch our new animation narrated by Alice Roberts
‘Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end. We don’t get much say about that. But we can make choices about the bit in between. We have the freedom to shape our own lives.’ Alice Roberts narrates this short animation about the humanist approach to life and the importance humanists place on freedom, responsibility, and connections.
Un Bywyd, gwna’r gorau ohono
Our One life, live it well animation in Welsh: ‘Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end. We don’t get much say about that. But we can make choices about the bit in between. We have the freedom to shape our own lives.’ This short animation about the humanist approach to life addresses the importance humanists place on freedom, responsibility, and connections.
What should we think about death?
Stephen Fry explains a humanist understanding of death and making the most of life in the here and now.
Philip Pullman on life and death
Children’s author Philip Pullman gives a humanist perspective on how we should live.
How can I be happy?
Stephen Fry explains where humanists think happiness and meaning can be found in life.
Namings: Freedom and potential
Humanist celebrants describe how the freedom and potential of new individuals are captured within humanist naming ceremonies.
Funerals: Stories and sadness
Humanist celebrants talk about the role that stories can play in dealing with sadness within a humanist funeral.
Funerals: What we leave behind
Humanist celebrants talk about how the impact of our lives can survive us, and how a humanist funeral offers a point to reflect on this.
Making things better
Philosopher AC Grayling describes how a recognition of tragedy can motivate the way we live.
Are we insignificant?
Philosopher AC Grayling explains why, even in a vast and purposeless universe, human beings might still matter.
What are the ingredients of the good life?
Humanists describe how they think human beings can lead happy, worthwhile, and meaningful lives.
The importance of stories
Philosopher Richard Norman explains how stories can help us to make sense of our lives.
Humanism and music
Hear punk and folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner speak about creativity, empathy, and making life meaningful.
