Executive Briefing: Goodness for Its Own Sake
Secular humanism affirms that ethics, human dignity, and compassion are grounded in our shared biological nature, human empathy, and rational social contracts—independent of divine rewards or eternal punishments.
1. The Humanist Manifestos
From 1933 to 2003, humanist manifestos drafted by thinkers like John Dewey and Carl Sagan prioritized universal human rights, scientific inquiry, and planetary ecological stewardship.
2. References
- Kurtz, P. (1983). In Defense of Secular Humanism. Prometheus Books.