Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.

Whether you're doing research, exploring a personal philosophy, or are simply curious about humanism, the resources here are a great place to start:

Explanations of Humanism

• Humanism and Its Aspirations : Humanist Manifesto III is the latest articulation of what it means to be a Humanist.
• What is Humanism? by Fred Edwords
• The Humanist Philosophy in Perspective by Fred Edwords
• Quotations from Famous Humanists
  

Humanist Essays

Living the Humanist Life

• The Promise of Humanism by Fred Edwords
• Positive Humanism by Gerald A. Larue
• Life Is To Be Lived Now! by Fred Edwords
• Ancient Stoicism and Rational Psychology by Fred Edwords
• Where Can I Find Humanist Books and Films for Children and Teens? by Fred Edwords
• Why Was I Born? A HumanisticView of Life by Lyle L. Simpson

Humanism and Traditional Religion

• Some Reasons Why Humanists Reject The Bible by Joseph C. Sommer
• Dealing with "Scientific" Creationism by Fred Edwords
• Question of Evil Remains Unanswered by David B. McCalmont
• I Was an Atheist in a Foxhole by Philip Paulson
• Islam and Terrorism: a Humanist View by David Schafer

The History of Humanism

• The Saga of Freethought and Its Pioneers: Religious Critique and Social Reform by Fred Edwords
• Humanist Manifesto I
• Humanist Manifesto II

Philosophical Questions

• The Human Basis of Laws and Ethics by Fred Edwords
• Is the War Between Science and Religion Over? by Norman F. Hall and Lucia K. B. Hall

Ideas for Advancing Humanism

• Living on the Creative Edge of Our Culture by Tony Hileman
• Myth and Symbol in the Pattern of Truth by Fred Edwords
• Humanism Unmodified by Edd Doerr
• Humanism with a Capital H by Harvey Lebrun
  
  

NEW! Local Group Discussions on Humanism

• Video presentations and online media from our local groups on Reason Cinema