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This declaration makes exclusive use of capitalized ''Humanist'' and ''Humanism'', which is consistent with HI's general practice and recommendations for promoting a unified Humanist identity.<ref name=Webbs>"Capitalization <nowiki>[</nowiki>of ''Humanism''<nowiki>]</nowiki> is not mandatory... It is recommended usage and the normal usage within IHEU"—Jeremy Webbs, IHEU webmaster, from a response to a Wikipedia editor inquiry, dated 2 March 2006.</ref>{{Unreliable source?|sure=yes|reason=Unpublished WP:SOURCE.|date=January 2023}} To further promote Humanist identity, these words are also free of any adjectives, as recommended by prominent members of HI.<ref name=Blackham>''[http://iheu.org/humanism/humanism-is-eight-letters-no-more/ Humanism is Eight Letters, No More]''—endorsed by [[Harold John Blackham]], [[Levi Fragell]], [[Corliss Lamont]], [[Harry Stopes-Roe]] and Rob Tielman.</ref> Such usage is not universal among HI member organizations, though most of them do observe these conventions. |
This declaration makes exclusive use of capitalized ''Humanist'' and ''Humanism'', which is consistent with HI's general practice and recommendations for promoting a unified Humanist identity.<ref name=Webbs>"Capitalization <nowiki>[</nowiki>of ''Humanism''<nowiki>]</nowiki> is not mandatory... It is recommended usage and the normal usage within IHEU"—Jeremy Webbs, IHEU webmaster, from a response to a Wikipedia editor inquiry, dated 2 March 2006.</ref>{{Unreliable source?|sure=yes|reason=Unpublished WP:SOURCE.|date=January 2023}} To further promote Humanist identity, these words are also free of any adjectives, as recommended by prominent members of HI.<ref name=Blackham>''[http://iheu.org/humanism/humanism-is-eight-letters-no-more/ Humanism is Eight Letters, No More]''—endorsed by [[Harold John Blackham]], [[Levi Fragell]], [[Corliss Lamont]], [[Harry Stopes-Roe]] and Rob Tielman.</ref> Such usage is not universal among HI member organizations, though most of them do observe these conventions. |
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==Humanist principles== |
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The official defining statement of World Humanism is: |
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*Humanism is [[ethical]]. It affirms the worth, dignity and autonomy of the individual and the right of every human being to the greatest possible freedom compatible with the rights of others. Humanists have a duty of care to all humanity including future generations. Humanists believe that morality is an intrinsic part of human nature based on understanding and a concern for others, needing no external sanction. |
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*Humanism is [[Rationality|rational]]. It seeks to use science creatively, not destructively. Humanists believe that the solutions to the world’s problems lie in human thought and action rather than divine intervention. Humanism advocates the application of the methods of science and free inquiry to the problems of human welfare. But Humanists also believe that the application of science and technology must be tempered by human values. Science gives us the means but human values must propose the ends. |
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*Humanism supports [[democracy]] and [[human rights]]. Humanism aims at the fullest possible development of every human being. It holds that democracy and human development are matters of right. The principles of democracy and human rights can be applied to many human relationships and are not restricted to methods of government. |
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*Humanism insists that [[personal liberty]] must be combined with [[social responsibility]]. Humanism ventures to build a world on the idea of the free person responsible to society, and recognizes our dependence and responsibility for the natural world. Humanism is undogmatic, imposing no creed upon its adherents. It is thus committed to education free from indoctrination. |
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*Humanism is a response to the widespread demand for an alternative to [[dogma]]tic [[religion]]. The world’s major religions claim to be based on revelations fixed for all time, and many seek to impose their world-view on all of humanity. Humanism recognizes that reliable knowledge of the world and ourselves arises through a continuing process of observation, evaluation and revision. |
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*Humanism values artistic [[creativity]] and [[imagination]] and recognises the transforming power of [[art]]. Humanism affirms the importance of literature, music, and the visual and performing arts for personal development and fulfilment. |
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*Humanism is a [[lifestance]] aiming at the maximum possible fulfilment through the cultivation of ethical and creative living and offers an ethical and rational means of addressing the challenges of our time. Humanism can be a way of life for everyone everywhere. |
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The Amsterdam Declaration explicitly states that Humanism rejects [[dogma]], and imposes no creed upon its adherents. |
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==History== |
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The Amsterdam Declaration 2002 is a statement of the fundamental principles of modern Humanism passed unanimously by the General Assembly of Humanists International (HI) at the 50th anniversary World Humanist Congress in 2002. According to HI, the declaration "is the official statement of World Humanism."
It is officially supported by all member organisations of HI including:
- Humanistic Association Netherlands (Humanistisch Verbond)
- American Humanist Association
- Humanists UK
- Humanist Canada
- Association humaniste du Québec
- Human-Etisk Forbund, the Norwegian Humanist Association
- Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands, the Humanist Association of Germany
- Council of Australian Humanist Societies
- Council for Secular Humanism
- Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association
- Humanist Association of Ireland
- Indian Humanist Union
- Sapiens Foundation, India
- Philippine Atheists and Agnostics Society (PATAS)
A complete list of signatories can be found on the HI page (see references).
This declaration makes exclusive use of capitalized Humanist and Humanism, which is consistent with HI's general practice and recommendations for promoting a unified Humanist identity.[1][unreliable source] To further promote Humanist identity, these words are also free of any adjectives, as recommended by prominent members of HI.[2] Such usage is not universal among HI member organizations, though most of them do observe these conventions.
History[edit]
At the first World Humanist Congress in the Netherlands in 1952, Humanists International (then: International Humanist and Ethical Union, IHEU) general assembly agreed a statement of the fundamental principles of modern Humanism – The Amsterdam Declaration.
At the 50th anniversary World Humanist Congress in 2002, the IHEU general assembly unanimously passed a resolution updating that declaration – "The Amsterdam Declaration 2002".
References[edit]
- ^ "Capitalization [of Humanism] is not mandatory... It is recommended usage and the normal usage within IHEU"—Jeremy Webbs, IHEU webmaster, from a response to a Wikipedia editor inquiry, dated 2 March 2006.
- ^ Humanism is Eight Letters, No More—endorsed by Harold John Blackham, Levi Fragell, Corliss Lamont, Harry Stopes-Roe and Rob Tielman.
External links[edit]
- Amsterdam Declaration 1952 - ratified by the first World Humanist Congress of the IHEU
- Amsterdam Declaration 2002 - ratified by unanimous resolution of the IHEU general assembly
- Amsterdam Declaration 2022 - ratified by the Humanist International (formerly IHEU) general assembly