What is Ethical Humanism?
Ethical Humanism is a worldview emphasizing reason, science, dignity, and compassion in understanding the world. It is nontheistic, focusing on self-responsibility rather than divine intervention. Some view it as a religion, while others do not, and it has no formal creed, prioritizing personal philosophy and diverse viewpoints.
Key beliefs of Ethical Humanism include:
Principles of an ethical society:
8. Life Inspires a Natural “Religious” Response
Ethical Humanism is a worldview emphasizing reason, science, dignity, and compassion in understanding the world. It is nontheistic, focusing on self-responsibility rather than divine intervention. Some view it as a religion, while others do not, and it has no formal creed, prioritizing personal philosophy and diverse viewpoints.
Key beliefs of Ethical Humanism include:
- Freedom of Belief
- Eliciting the Best in others
- Respect for Human Worth
- Ethical Living
- Reverence for Life
Principles of an ethical society:
- Ethics is Central
- Ethics Begins with Choice
- Treat Each Other as Ends, not Means
- Act with Integrity
- Commitment to Education
- Self-Reflection and Community
8. Life Inspires a Natural “Religious” Response
The American Ethical Union
The Ethical Humanism movement is connected through the American Ethical Union (AEU), which is a
federation of Ethical Societies across the United States. The AEU provides a platform for collaboration,
resource sharing, and collective action on issues of shared concern.
You can find their website here.
