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Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view, or practice that focuses on human values and concerns, attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters
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Secular humanism is a secular ideology that espouses reason, ethics, and justice, whilst specifically rejecting supernatural and religious dogma as a basis of morality and decision-making.
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Secular humanism contrasts with religious humanism, which is an integration of humanist ethical philosophy with religious rituals and beliefs that center on human needs, interests, and abilities.
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humanity must seek for truth through reason and the best observable evidence
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decisions about right and wrong must be based on the individual and common good
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Humanism does not consider metaphysical issues such as the existence or nonexistence of supernatural beings
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living up to one's potential is hard work and requires the help of others
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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.
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a comprehensive life stance or world view which embraces human reason, metaphysical naturalism, altruistic morality and distributive justice
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Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities.
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democratic and ethical life stance
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affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives
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in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities
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It stands for the building of a more humane society
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