These discussion papers grew out of conversations among the members of the New Enlightenment Project. The original intention was to have them appear on a page of the group’s website to help clarify the NEP’s…
PART 1 I Because humanists emphasize the importance of analyzing empirical evidence rationally it is sometimes thought that they are cold and machine like. Nothing could be further from the truth. Humanism gives equal emphasis…
PART ONE Democracy in government essentially means “rule by the people” rather than rule by a monarch, aristocracy or dictator. Democracy is not a new idea but it is one that has not been put…
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 view. There is, however, no acceptance of divinity,…
