Humanism and Its Aspirations (subtitled Humanist Manifesto III, a successor to the Humanist Manifesto of 1933) is the most recent of the Humanist Manifestos, published in 2003 by the
American Humanist Association (AHA).[1] The newest one is much shorter, listing six primary beliefs, which echo themes from its predecessors:
Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis. (See
empiricism.)
Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided
evolutionary change.
Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience. (See
ethical naturalism.)
Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.
Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.
Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.
It has been used as source material for secular and atheist ethics. [2]
Signatories
Academics and other prominent persons were signatories to the document, attesting "We who sign Humanism and Its Aspirations declare ourselves in general agreement with its substance":
Notable signatories
Philip Appleman (poet and distinguished professor emeritus of English, Indiana University)
Khoren Arisian (senior leader, New York Society for Ethical Culture)
Humanism and Its Aspirations (subtitled Humanist Manifesto III, a successor to the Humanist Manifesto of 1933) is the most recent of the Humanist Manifestos, published in 2003 by the
American Humanist Association (AHA).[1] The newest one is much shorter, listing six primary beliefs, which echo themes from its predecessors:
Knowledge of the world is derived by observation, experimentation, and rational analysis. (See
empiricism.)
Humans are an integral part of nature, the result of unguided
evolutionary change.
Ethical values are derived from human need and interest as tested by experience. (See
ethical naturalism.)
Life's fulfillment emerges from individual participation in the service of humane ideals.
Humans are social by nature and find meaning in relationships.
Working to benefit society maximizes individual happiness.
It has been used as source material for secular and atheist ethics. [2]
Signatories
Academics and other prominent persons were signatories to the document, attesting "We who sign Humanism and Its Aspirations declare ourselves in general agreement with its substance":
Notable signatories
Philip Appleman (poet and distinguished professor emeritus of English, Indiana University)
Khoren Arisian (senior leader, New York Society for Ethical Culture)