Preface to “Perspectives for a New Enlightenment” (with French translation)
I became a humanist, without knowing the term, when, as a teenager, I realized that the dogmas preached in the church that I attended did not hold up to the reality... Read more.
Humanism and Literature
PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from the rational analysis of evidence. At the same time, it appreciates the creativity and insight of artists working in various... Read more.
Humanism, Secularism and Islamophobia
PART ONE I Although the term is used loosely in general, the clinical definition of a phobia is that it is an irrational fear. For example, being afraid or even... Read more.
Humanism and History
PART ONE I “History is bunk.” “History is one damn thing after another.” “History is lies told by the winners.” Are all of these true? In a sense, yes... Read more.
Humanism and First Peoples in Canada
PART ONE Humanists seek knowledge from evidence, think scientifically without reference to divine intervention, and are open to discussion. They are also motivated... Read more.
Humanism and Economics
PART ONE You do not have to be a doctor to know that good hygiene, nutrition, and exercise are important to help maintain good health. You do not have to be a psychologist... Read more.
Humanism and Enlightenment
PART ONE The Enlightenment, also known as “The Age of Reason”, was a European intellectual and cultural movement in the 17th century that emphasized reason over... Read more.
Humanism and Religion
PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from evidence and rational analysis. It engages in calm and open discussions that display a desire to understand various points of... Read more.