Secular Humanism: A Complete Philosophy for Human-Centered Living
A rigorous, engaging course tracing secular humanism from its ancient Greek and Renaissance roots through the Enlightenment and into the contemporary world. This course builds a complete understanding of secular humanism's philosophical architecture — naturalism, reason, secular ethics, human dignity, and meaning without religion — and shows why this worldview matters for how we actually live. Whether you are a committed humanist, a curious skeptic, or someone wrestling with big questions, this course offers both intellectual depth and practical wisdom.
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Course Content
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Sources & References
This course draws from the following sources. Visit them for additional depth.
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- 🔗britannica.com — Humanism ↗webpage
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- 🔗humanists.uk — Humanism ↗webpage
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- ▶What Is Humanism? ↗youtube video
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- ▶A.C. Grayling: The Origins and Future of Humanism ↗youtube video
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- ▶Carl Sagan's Humanist Philosophy ↗youtube video
- ▶The Enlightenment and Secular Thought ↗youtube video
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- 🔗iep.utm.edu — Naturali ↗webpage
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