"Man is the measure of all things" Protagoras
"Faith means not wanting to know what is true" Nietzsche
What is Humanism?
Humanism is an optimistic stance that entails self determination and the dignity and worth of all people. More than a negation of the supernatural, Humanism is a process by which truth and morality is sought through human investigation.
Tools of the investigation are reason, science, and the scientific method. Humanism rejects tradition, revelation, and/or mysticism (the supernatural) as appropriate or legitimate tools for determining what is true and moral. Our quest is for the good; our questions revolve around the nature of the good life.
The ultimate goal is human flourishing: making life better for all humans; promoting concern for the welfare of other sentient beings and the planet as a whole. The focus is on doing good and living well in the here and now, and leaving the world a better place for those who come after.
Humanism on Current
As a channel we will investigate the human condition where politics and religion intersect. Informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion, our task is to question the world in pursuit of the good, for one and all.
With an eye towards human and civil rights, church and state, oppression and discrimination, life and death; the Humanism channel will explore all manner of intolerance, bigotry, and injustice. Our task is to explore and expose inhumanity, while promoting the humane, the just, the wise.
As a channel we will investigate the human condition where politics and religion intersect. Informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion, our task is to question the world in pursuit of the good, for one and all.
With an eye towards human and civil rights, church and state, oppression and discrimination, life and death; the Humanism channel will explore all manner of intolerance, bigotry, and injustice. Our task is to explore and expose inhumanity, while promoting the humane, the just, the wise.
Current is a unique and beautiful experiment in virtual community. As members of the Current community we are social pioneers, participating in a bold new adventure made possible by intellect and reason, science and technology. As pioneers we have a responsibility to future generations. We must make this work. We must practice tolerance and civility. We must learn to disagree without being disagreeable. We must strive to be good to one another.
The Humanism channel is a big tent. Feel free to tag "Humanism" to any post that deals with the human condition, with man's inhumanity to man, with the clash between sacred and profane. Issues both national and international are welcome. Misogyny, homophobia, and persecution of any kind are all humanist concerns. Any issue where human dignity and human worth comes into question is a Humanist issue.
Ultimately our journey is a philosophical investigation. Let us proceed in love as we move towards wisdom.
Peace,
unimatrix0
1 comment:
Thanks for this posting. I'm glad to follow some of your posts on Current. I re-posted on my new blog.
Peace,
Shawn.
http://truthisthyself.wordpress.com
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