Understanding Humanism
Films: Human beings
Human nature, human potential
Alice Roberts explores the questions at the heart of humanism: ‘What are we?’ ‘What are we capable of?’ and ‘How should we make best use of our capacities?’
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Where do we come from?
Where do we come from? tells the scientific story of our origins, from the Big Bang, through the evolution of stars, planets, life, and, ultimately, us, revealing what we are made from and how we are connected to the rest of the living world. This short but beautiful animation highlights the wonder in this story that humanists (and others) might draw on as a source of inspiration, meaning, and value in their lives.
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Human responsibilities
Philosopher Richard Norman describes the responsibilities that come attached to our human capacities.
Are we insignificant?
Philosopher AC Grayling explains why, even in a vast and purposeless universe, human beings might still matter.
