Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

January 23, 2026February 21, 2026public, article

Preface to Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

These discussion papers grew out of conversations among the members of the New Enlightenment Project. The original intention was to have them […]

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Humanism and Art

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

PART 1 I Because humanists emphasize the importance of analyzing empirical evidence rationally it is sometimes thought that they are cold and […]

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January 25, 2026March 4, 2026public, article

Humanism, Democracy, and Freedom

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PART ONE Democracy in government essentially means “rule by the people” rather than rule by a monarch, aristocracy or dictator. Democracy is […]

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January 28, 2026March 28, 2026public, article

Humanism and Religion

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Perspectives for a New Enlightenment: Essays in Humanist Understanding

PART ONE I Humanism seeks truth from evidence and rational analysis. It engages in calm and open discussions that display a desire […]

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Humanism and Economics

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HUMANISM AND ECONOMICS PART ONE You do not have to be a doctor to know that good hygiene, nutrition, and exercise are […]

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That's very profound and observant!

"Authoritarian or totalitarian systems—whether religious or political—cannot sustain scientific progress because science depends on criticism, dissent, and the institutionalization of…

A "this is not a pipe - or is it?" comment apologies to René Magritte One art concept that I…

In a pluralistic society where freedoms of critical thinking, thought, cognitive reasoning, increased consciousness and awareness are promoted - divisiveness…