Articles related to "Humanism"
Introduction to Modern Humanism, part 1
Part one of a multi-part essay on Modern Humanism. In part one, the definition of Modern Humanism is discussed, including the difference between Secular and Religious Humanisms. The history of Humanism is next.
humanism • modern humanism • philosophical humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism
Part one of a multi-part essay on Modern Humanism. In part one, the definition of Modern Humanism is discussed, including the difference between Secular and Religious Humanisms. The history of Humanism is next.
humanism • modern humanism • philosophical humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism
Tenants and Beliefs of Modern Humanism
Modern Humanism, as compared to its Renaissance predecessor, has taken the atheist and non-theist worlds by storm by emphasizing the human experience in its philosophy.
humanism • modern humanism • humanist manifesto • amsterdam declaration of 2002. international human • iheu
Modern Humanism, as compared to its Renaissance predecessor, has taken the atheist and non-theist worlds by storm by emphasizing the human experience in its philosophy.
humanism • modern humanism • humanist manifesto • amsterdam declaration of 2002. international human • iheu
Intro to Humanism Part 6A: 19th Century Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of the Introduction to Modern Humanism series. This Part 6A, the first half of the essay on the 19th century precursors to Religious Humanism. PartB is also included this month. 6B discusses Humanistic poetry of the time, the rise of Humanistic moral philosophies, the increased humanistic leanings within the Quaker and Jewish communities, the rise of Ethical Culture and more.
humanism • religious humanism • friends • quakers • pragmatism
Part of the Introduction to Modern Humanism series. This Part 6A, the first half of the essay on the 19th century precursors to Religious Humanism. PartB is also included this month. 6B discusses Humanistic poetry of the time, the rise of Humanistic moral philosophies, the increased humanistic leanings within the Quaker and Jewish communities, the rise of Ethical Culture and more.
humanism • religious humanism • friends • quakers • pragmatism
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Intro to Modern Humanism, part 2: Ancient Precursors of Humanism
Part 2 of the Introduction to Modern Humanism describes the precursors of Humanism in ancient Greece and Rome.
humanism • history • greek • roman • greece
Part 2 of the Introduction to Modern Humanism describes the precursors of Humanism in ancient Greece and Rome.
humanism • history • greek • roman • greece
Can One Bishop Save the World From Fundamentalism?
This article attempts to place the Islamic based violence of September 11, and the destructive influence of fundamentalist Christianity into a more hopeful perspective by examining the common ground between Secular Humanism and the ethics of Anglican-Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong's "New View of Christianity". (Part 1 of 2)
spong • bishop spong • christianity • islam • fundamentalism
This article attempts to place the Islamic based violence of September 11, and the destructive influence of fundamentalist Christianity into a more hopeful perspective by examining the common ground between Secular Humanism and the ethics of Anglican-Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong's "New View of Christianity". (Part 1 of 2)
spong • bishop spong • christianity • islam • fundamentalism
The Sociology of eXistenZ
eXistenZ examines how humans use technology to recreate themselves, shedding light on our own use of technology and how it shapes and contorts what it means to be human
existenz • cronenberg • cartesian dualism • sociology • post-humanism
eXistenZ examines how humans use technology to recreate themselves, shedding light on our own use of technology and how it shapes and contorts what it means to be human
existenz • cronenberg • cartesian dualism • sociology • post-humanism
The problem with secular humanism
Secular humanism is often said to be the most important atheist ideology. However, it suffers from fatal flaws.
secular • humanism • humanist • religion • atheism
Secular humanism is often said to be the most important atheist ideology. However, it suffers from fatal flaws.
secular • humanism • humanist • religion • atheism
The Ugly Side of Humanism
Is humanism an anti-individualist ideology ? Quotes from various humanist documents would seem to indicate that this is the case.
atheism • humanism • humanist
Is humanism an anti-individualist ideology ? Quotes from various humanist documents would seem to indicate that this is the case.
atheism • humanism • humanist
Introduction to Modern Humanism, part 3: Renaissance Precursors
This article is part of an introductory series on Humanism, and examines the historical precursors to Humanism during the Renaissance period.
humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism • freethought • freethought history
This article is part of an introductory series on Humanism, and examines the historical precursors to Humanism during the Renaissance period.
humanism • secular humanism • religious humanism • freethought • freethought history
Humanism
A key component of the Renaissance was the intellectual movement known as Humanism. Humanism was based on the study of classical Greek and roman cultures.
leonardo da vinci • da vinci. mona lisa • humanism • renaissance • intellectual movement
A key component of the Renaissance was the intellectual movement known as Humanism. Humanism was based on the study of classical Greek and roman cultures.
leonardo da vinci • da vinci. mona lisa • humanism • renaissance • intellectual movement
Protestantism and Christian Humanism
While Christian humanism sought to reform the corrupt Church of Medieval Christendom through intellectual and ethical means, Protestantism did so on theological grounds.
reformation • protestantism • christian humanism • renaissance • roman catholic
While Christian humanism sought to reform the corrupt Church of Medieval Christendom through intellectual and ethical means, Protestantism did so on theological grounds.
reformation • protestantism • christian humanism • renaissance • roman catholic
Renaissance Humanism and the Human Perspective
The Renaissance has been a crucial period of change and upheaval. Some previous medieval ways of thinking was eschewed and the focus was on humanity's achievements.
change of human perspective during renaissance • rebirth of classical literature during renaissance • renaissance a modern self-conscious historical per • rejection of medieval superstitions and traditions • liberal arts and education built on humanistic val
The Renaissance has been a crucial period of change and upheaval. Some previous medieval ways of thinking was eschewed and the focus was on humanity's achievements.
change of human perspective during renaissance • rebirth of classical literature during renaissance • renaissance a modern self-conscious historical per • rejection of medieval superstitions and traditions • liberal arts and education built on humanistic val
4a: Early Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Humanism, and the first half of a two part article on the precursors of Religious Humanism during the Age of Enlightenment, especially the Quakers and Deists. This first half focuses on the early Enlightenment period, while the next half in part 4b focuses on the latter half of the Enlightenment.
religious humanism • society of friends • quakers • deists • deism
Part of a series on Humanism, and the first half of a two part article on the precursors of Religious Humanism during the Age of Enlightenment, especially the Quakers and Deists. This first half focuses on the early Enlightenment period, while the next half in part 4b focuses on the latter half of the Enlightenment.
religious humanism • society of friends • quakers • deists • deism
Humanism in 2002
This special New Years article provides an overview of the public image of Humanists and freethinkers so far and provides suggestions for improvement in the future.
humanism • atheism • freethought • humanists • atheists
This special New Years article provides an overview of the public image of Humanists and freethinkers so far and provides suggestions for improvement in the future.
humanism • atheism • freethought • humanists • atheists
Intro 4b: Late Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
religious humanism • humanism • enlightenment • age of reason • wollenscroft
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
religious humanism • humanism • enlightenment • age of reason • wollenscroft
Artists and Fame - Albrecht Dürer
The German painter, engraver, printmaker and draughtsman who introduced new levels of perception of the artist as an independent professional.
albrecht dürer • artists • fame • giorgio vasari • humanism
The German painter, engraver, printmaker and draughtsman who introduced new levels of perception of the artist as an independent professional.
albrecht dürer • artists • fame • giorgio vasari • humanism
Atheism and Humanistic Viewpoints in Judaism
Even though Judaism was founded on the concept of a higher being called God, atheism and the questioning of the existence of God does exist among Jews.
atheism and • existence of god • rashi and maimonides • jewish god • tanach and talmud
Even though Judaism was founded on the concept of a higher being called God, atheism and the questioning of the existence of God does exist among Jews.
atheism and • existence of god • rashi and maimonides • jewish god • tanach and talmud
Atheism: A New Freedom?
Some elements in society think atheism is a new fad. It is now popular to not believe in god, but is that true in society that for years has been defined by belief.
atheists • non-belief • disbelief • religious tolerance • religious belief
Some elements in society think atheism is a new fad. It is now popular to not believe in god, but is that true in society that for years has been defined by belief.
atheists • non-belief • disbelief • religious tolerance • religious belief
Can One Bishop Save the World From Fundamentalism? (Part II)
This article attempts to place the Islamic based violence of September 11, and the destructive influence of fundamentalist Christianity into a more hopeful perspective by examining the common ground between Secular Humanism and the ethics of Anglican-Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong's "New View of Christianity".
spong • bishop spong • islam • christianity • fundamentalism
This article attempts to place the Islamic based violence of September 11, and the destructive influence of fundamentalist Christianity into a more hopeful perspective by examining the common ground between Secular Humanism and the ethics of Anglican-Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong's "New View of Christianity".
spong • bishop spong • islam • christianity • fundamentalism
Commandments, Aphorisms, and Affirmations: Should Government Property Become a Public Forum or a Religion-Free Zone?
This article is a reaction to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Ogden, Utah must display the Seven Aphorisms next to the Ten Commandments.
10th circuit • tenth circuit • free speech • establishment clause • church-state separation
This article is a reaction to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Ogden, Utah must display the Seven Aphorisms next to the Ten Commandments.
10th circuit • tenth circuit • free speech • establishment clause • church-state separation
Ethical Materialism
Actions come from bodily movements while our thoughts arise from our brain. Morality is based on actions and thoughts, thus morality has a physical basis.
secular ethics • materialist philosophy • atheist morality • secular humanism • emotion and behavior
Actions come from bodily movements while our thoughts arise from our brain. Morality is based on actions and thoughts, thus morality has a physical basis.
secular ethics • materialist philosophy • atheist morality • secular humanism • emotion and behavior
Humanist Reflections on a Tragedy
A Humanist response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11th. Related links follow.
humanism • terrorism • religion • september 11 • wtc
A Humanist response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11th. Related links follow.
humanism • terrorism • religion • september 11 • wtc
II of X: The Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racism
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day on which the much of the world agreed that racism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned in all parts of the globe.
human • human right • human rights • civil righs • humanitarian
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day on which the much of the world agreed that racism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned in all parts of the globe.
human • human right • human rights • civil righs • humanitarian
Its What I Do . . . Not What I "Am!"
<p>In which I reveal something about myself that may cause some of my readers to hate me; and present some logical reasons why they shouldn't.
hate • discriminate • athiest • humanist • belief
<p>In which I reveal something about myself that may cause some of my readers to hate me; and present some logical reasons why they shouldn't.
hate • discriminate • athiest • humanist • belief
The Basis of Secular Ethics
Where do Atheists get their ethics? Is humanism an Atheistic philosophy? How does morality function without faith and religion?
secular ethics • atheist ethics • humanism • secular morality • religious morality
Where do Atheists get their ethics? Is humanism an Atheistic philosophy? How does morality function without faith and religion?
secular ethics • atheist ethics • humanism • secular morality • religious morality
The Reformation – Planting Seeds of Reform
The growth and spread of education opened up new ideas which eventually led to an eccliastical fight for the truth called the Reformation
reformation • monasteries • education • latin • humanism
The growth and spread of education opened up new ideas which eventually led to an eccliastical fight for the truth called the Reformation
reformation • monasteries • education • latin • humanism
A Case for Poetic Justice
The term "poetic justice" was originally applied to the consequences of actions by literary characters where ultimately the author must ensure justice and equilibrium.
origin and meaning of poetic justice • poetic justice and ancient greek philosophy • poetic justice and morality in fiction and literat • thomas rymer and original meaning of poetic justic • classical period and importance manners and decoru
The term "poetic justice" was originally applied to the consequences of actions by literary characters where ultimately the author must ensure justice and equilibrium.
origin and meaning of poetic justice • poetic justice and ancient greek philosophy • poetic justice and morality in fiction and literat • thomas rymer and original meaning of poetic justic • classical period and importance manners and decoru
European Intellectual Movements
Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.
humanism • the scientific revolution • the enlightenment • romaniticism • the romantic movement
Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.
humanism • the scientific revolution • the enlightenment • romaniticism • the romantic movement
Francesco Petrarca Biography
Life and times of Francesco Petrarca, Petrarch, one of the most influential poets of the Middle Ages, famous for passionate sonnets to his lady love, Laura.
petrarch • petrarch brief biography • francesco petrarca • founder of renaissance humanism • petrarch humanist
Life and times of Francesco Petrarca, Petrarch, one of the most influential poets of the Middle Ages, famous for passionate sonnets to his lady love, Laura.
petrarch • petrarch brief biography • francesco petrarca • founder of renaissance humanism • petrarch humanist
Memento: Blueprint of a Monster
Humanist social commentary about vengeance and review of the movie <I>Memento</I>.
memento • revenge • vengeance • retribution • humanism
Humanist social commentary about vengeance and review of the movie <I>Memento</I>.
memento • revenge • vengeance • retribution • humanism
The Northern Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance spread to Northern Europe, through King Francis I of France. Shakespeare, Flanders, Erasmus all reflect the Northern Renaissance.
northern renaissance • italian renaissance • renaissance • william shakespeare • albrecht durer
The Italian Renaissance spread to Northern Europe, through King Francis I of France. Shakespeare, Flanders, Erasmus all reflect the Northern Renaissance.
northern renaissance • italian renaissance • renaissance • william shakespeare • albrecht durer
A Discourse on African Socialism
After independence many African leaders embraced socialism as a political ideology and identity. What has become of this concept in the 21st century?
african socialism • defining socialism in africa • africa's lose of identity • socialism marxism and communism • china and african socialism
After independence many African leaders embraced socialism as a political ideology and identity. What has become of this concept in the 21st century?
african socialism • defining socialism in africa • africa's lose of identity • socialism marxism and communism • china and african socialism
Beginning of the Renaissance
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
renaissance • european renaissance • machiavelli • leonardo da vinci • da vinci
The Renaissance (1300-1600) is marked by cultural changes, influenced by Humansim, Machiavelli, da Vinci, the Medici Family, and Martin Luther.
renaissance • european renaissance • machiavelli • leonardo da vinci • da vinci
Debate Topics, High School & University Students
Considering debate topics that are both socially relevant and have a great amount of research and written material concerning both sides of the issue can be taxing.
debate topics • debate topics high school • debate topics university • political debate topics • social debate topics
Considering debate topics that are both socially relevant and have a great amount of research and written material concerning both sides of the issue can be taxing.
debate topics • debate topics high school • debate topics university • political debate topics • social debate topics
Freedom of the Will vs. Bondage of the Will
Many Christians today have adopted the humanist idea of "free will." Yet, is the idea of a "free will" truly Christian?
bondage of the will • free will • luther and erasmus • free will and salvation • faith and love
Many Christians today have adopted the humanist idea of "free will." Yet, is the idea of a "free will" truly Christian?
bondage of the will • free will • luther and erasmus • free will and salvation • faith and love
Philosopher Albert Camus
Albert Camus, author of The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus, considered himself a Humanist, and fought against being labeled an Existentialist throughout his life.
albert camus philosophy • albert camus • philosopher camus • albert camus philosophy on the absurdities of life • what does the feeling of absurdity mean camus
Albert Camus, author of The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus, considered himself a Humanist, and fought against being labeled an Existentialist throughout his life.
albert camus philosophy • albert camus • philosopher camus • albert camus philosophy on the absurdities of life • what does the feeling of absurdity mean camus
The Intellectual Context of the Reformation
The immediate intellectual context into which the Protestant Reformation was born was the Renaissance.
protestant reformation • reformation • luther • renaissance • humanists
The immediate intellectual context into which the Protestant Reformation was born was the Renaissance.
protestant reformation • reformation • luther • renaissance • humanists
“The True American Holy Christian Church”: Do we want this sort of New Christianity?
A brief discussion of Katherine Yurica's article from The Yurica Report "The Despoiling of America. How George W. Bush became the head of the new American Dominionist Church/State."
yurica • the despoiling of america • dominionism • dominionists • robertson
A brief discussion of Katherine Yurica's article from The Yurica Report "The Despoiling of America. How George W. Bush became the head of the new American Dominionist Church/State."
yurica • the despoiling of america • dominionism • dominionists • robertson
Political Correctness is Incorrect
Caution: Conservative Christianity Spoken Here. Don't go any further if you might be easily offended.
christianity • christian • rock • music • apologetix
Caution: Conservative Christianity Spoken Here. Don't go any further if you might be easily offended.
christianity • christian • rock • music • apologetix
China's Age of Civility
Chongqing Normal University's ground-breaking school curriculum promises to plot a new path of civil behaviour for China's youth.
chinese etiquette • chinese culture • western etiquette • human development • enhancing employment opportunities for graduates
Chongqing Normal University's ground-breaking school curriculum promises to plot a new path of civil behaviour for China's youth.
chinese etiquette • chinese culture • western etiquette • human development • enhancing employment opportunities for graduates
The Importance of The Truth Project
How you see life depends on your worldview. Thanks to The Truth Project, Christians are returning to the truths of a biblical worldview.
the truth project • biblical worldview • what is the truth project • worldview vs. biblical worldview • focus on the family
How you see life depends on your worldview. Thanks to The Truth Project, Christians are returning to the truths of a biblical worldview.
the truth project • biblical worldview • what is the truth project • worldview vs. biblical worldview • focus on the family
A Biography Chronology
The biography from ancient times to modern day.
biography • history • chronology • timeline • time line
The biography from ancient times to modern day.
biography • history • chronology • timeline • time line
War Is Sweet to Those Who Do Not Know It
What do crocodile tears, folly, and peace have in common? In this article, you will learn how these ideas are connected by reading about the life Erasmus, a 15th century pacifist, writer, and philosopher.
peace • philosophy • pacifist • history of peace • erasmus
What do crocodile tears, folly, and peace have in common? In this article, you will learn how these ideas are connected by reading about the life Erasmus, a 15th century pacifist, writer, and philosopher.
peace • philosophy • pacifist • history of peace • erasmus
Existence Precedes Essence
Jean-Paul Sartre describes humans as beings whose existence precedes their essence; in other words, in the human condition, we first exist and only then define ourselves.
existentialism • existence • essence • freedom • facticity
Jean-Paul Sartre describes humans as beings whose existence precedes their essence; in other words, in the human condition, we first exist and only then define ourselves.
existentialism • existence • essence • freedom • facticity
Ours or Theirs: Reformation is on the Table
Christian Reconstruction, the sibling to Dominionism as both stand front and center for the "True American Holy Christian Church" are defining the "make" in Jesus’ words in the same way the early Catholic missionaries "made" disciples of the Incas and Aztecs: Evangelizing replaced with coercion.
christian reconstruction • dominionism • bible • evangelizing • coercion
Christian Reconstruction, the sibling to Dominionism as both stand front and center for the "True American Holy Christian Church" are defining the "make" in Jesus’ words in the same way the early Catholic missionaries "made" disciples of the Incas and Aztecs: Evangelizing replaced with coercion.
christian reconstruction • dominionism • bible • evangelizing • coercion
JULIUS CAESAR as Multi-Tragedy
Tragic Heroes Abound
shakespeare • caesar • theatre • theater • brutus
Tragic Heroes Abound
shakespeare • caesar • theatre • theater • brutus
Did the Etruscans come from Greece?
Who are the Etruscans and where did they come from?
etruscans • greeks • rome • roman
Who are the Etruscans and where did they come from?
etruscans • greeks • rome • roman
The Ever Lamenting Global Left Wing
An account of one of the globalization conferences and its critics.
world economic forum 2001 • globalization • wto • imf
An account of one of the globalization conferences and its critics.
world economic forum 2001 • globalization • wto • imf
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