The Happy Human

Humanism is one of the most dynamic forces for positive social change on the planet.  In the past 500 years alone the Humanist philosophy has been behind almost all of the major social change movements in the world including the reformation, the enlightenment, the establishment of democracy in America, the civil rights and human rights movements and more. 

And yet, most Americans do not know what Humanism is or what impact it has had on our society.  So this year, do something about that.  Get educated and find out what Humanism is all about and why so many influential people subscribe to the philosophy.  You can even learn more about why the symbol of Humanism is called the Happy Human.

Here are some videos and links to get you started.

Famous Humanists

Introduction to Humanism

Values and Ideals of Humanism

Reading Resources

The Wikipedia entry on Humanism

What is Humanism – an essay by Fred Edwords

All About Humanism – the American Humanist Association reading room

Additional Reading on Humanism – from the Humanists of Florida Association

The Humanist Tradition – Humanism throughout time by the British Humanist Association

Affirmations of Humanist principles – by the Council for Secular Humanism

Humanism and its aspirations – otherwise known as Humanist manifesto III, the current agreed upon statement by Humanists in America.