Humanism is an increasingly popular non-religious perspective on life. Humanism, as campaigned for by organisations such as the American Humanist Association, Humanists UK and Humanists International, involves a rejection of religion and belief in God, but also argues positively for, among other things:
- Political secularism and an end to religious privilege (the state should be neutral regarding religion, and protects all our rights equally);
- Encouraging people to think independently and make their own moral judgements rather than defer to some external moral authority (e.g. a religious or totalitarian political figure);
- A moral framework that places the emphasis on flourishing in this life rather than in some sort of life-yet-to-come; and
- The possibility of living a meaningful and moral life in the absence of both God and religion.
Explore what this kind of contemporary humanism involves, and also look at some of the key arguments for and against it with this hybrid series of lectures, led by a leading humanist author, Dr Stephen Law.
Please note: enrolments for the series will close at 23:59 UTC on 24 January 2025.