Introducing humanism

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Join Sandi Toksvig and learn about humanism – a non-religious, ethical worldview shared by millions across the world.

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With prominent humanist philosophers

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Explore life’s big questions

How should I live? What should I believe? What are my responsibilities to others?

Learn about how humanists approach life’s big questions

Humanism is a non-religious, ethical worldview shared by millions of people around the world. Humanists believe that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.

However, there is widespread misunderstanding about what it means to be a humanist or to live a life without a religion. On this course you will learn more about humanist beliefs and values, and discover how humanists attempt to answer life’s big questions.

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‘I love this course… I am asking myself many new questions – about humanism, about life, about my life and choices, about what I think, about morality and meaning.’
Yannicke

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‘This course has been excellent in its structure and content… Use of sources from classical philosophers to young people today have enlivened the learning process. Thank you, course team – this is the best on-line course I have done so far.’
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‘I can’t recommend highly enough this free online course, from Humanists UK. It’s an exquisite example of how to teach humanism.’
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