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As is, this appears to be nothing but a POV attack on Kurtz. -- The Anome 18:15, 17 Sep 2004 (UTC)
I removed a couple of books not written by Kurtz from the list, since a list of every tome touching on topics Kurtz has discussed would stretch from here to the next server and back. - DavidWBrooks 18:29, 17 Sep 2004 (UTC)
Removed from article:
The lead in sentance is acceptable but is little more than a set up to cheerlead that POV. As other Wikipedia articles show, use of the term " Secular Humanism" was clearly in use and understood during the 1960s and 1970s. The categorization of " Humanism" as a religion, or religious belief, was highly debated before the 1980s and still is a topic of intense debate. There is no indication in this writing to distinguish what these so-called "religious aspects" might have been nor what constitutes the "original Humanist movement". This also lacked any internal wiki linking as would be appropriate for such terms as " Humanist" and the " Center for Inquiry".
It is also worth noting the contradiction between the assertions of this article and the notably dogmatic & evangelical stance of the Center for Inquiry.
Vassyana 00:34, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
Instead of simply stripping information out of this entry I have addressed the concerns of Vassyana:
-"Secular Humanism" was not coined by fundementalist, just widely popularized.
-The religious aspects of humanism are easily seen in the original Manifesto and Charles and Clara Potter's book Humanism: A New Religion.
-The "original Humanist movement" would clearly the based on the orignal Manifesto, as opposed to the Manifesto II which Kurtz contributed to.
Since this is a intensly debated subject it most definitely should be included here as Kurtz is a major player in the shift in the direction of humanism. To ignore it or simply delete it out significantly lessens the value of this article and obscures Kurtz's contributions.
Finally to delete information from an entry because it "lacked any internal wiki linking" is a lame excuse for promoting a specific POV.
2ct7 18:22, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
"Largely responsible for the secularization of Humanism" seems pretty self evident - as the
Humanist Manifesto article states the "second manifesto was written in 1973 by Paul Kurtz and Edwin H. Wilson" and "its rejection of religion" was a major departure from the original Manifesto which "referred to humanism as a religious movement." In addition that article states "the Council for Secular Humanism, founded by Paul Kurtz, which is typically more secular in its outlook than the AHA..." Are there more definitive events that illustrate the shift to secular than the Manifesto II and the formation of the Council for Secular Humanism? If you know of any let me know because I cannot find any.
Since this article already mentions Kurtz's connection to both of these points it would seem redundant to repeat them in this paragraph.
A little "scafolding" might make this smoother, but that's a justification for an edit of the wording not a complete excise of the paragraph. 2ct7 00:21, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
could this be mentioned somewhere in the article
-- voodoom 02:15, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
I have suggested that the contents of the article Eupraxsophy be merged here. The word is a neologism coined by Kurtz, and is not in commmon currency even among the secular humanists that it is supposed to help categorize. Though I started the article, I believe it ought to be merged with the biographical article for this reason. Rohirok 15:27, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
I added text about Kurtz’s resignations. I’m not sure how to properly add a source citation. My source is as follows: Free Inquiry Magazine: August / September 2010 - Volume 30 Number 5 http://secularhumanism.org/index.php?section=fi&page=kurtz_resigns —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dwp13 ( talk • contribs) 20:46, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
I've just tagged the "List of Jewish scientists and philosophers" in the See Also section with a citation needed because I cannot find a source of it on the internet. Information on this subject, much appreciated. 201.137.78.105 ( talk) 03:41, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
According to a post by American Atheists, Mr Kurtz passed away today. Needless to say the details have not been released yet but I am concerned about the many edits to his page today. I am quite confused by all of the changes and partial-reversions. I appreciate the editors who have reverted the page to the state it was in before the death was announced and I think we should discuss here and find reliable third-party sources before re-adding any information. Allecher ( talk) 02:31, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
I've left a COI notice on that user's page. -- Harizotoh9 ( talk) 22:37, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
There are some inaccurate and/or misleading statements on this Paul Kurtz talk page that need to be addresses and corrected, that is if this page is anywhere near dedicated to accuracy and objectivity. User Lippard asserts above that "Kurtz left and took with him the Center for Inquiry's largest regular contributor ($600K/year or so)." NOT SO. While it is true that the donation may have been reduced during the year of major turmoil between Kurtz and his board of directors (2010), Kurtz urged this donor - a longtime colleague - to continue supporting CFI, and indeed this donor continues to contribute a large amount annually to CFI to this very day.
As to the Institute for Science and Human Values: User Susan Gerbic makes a misleading assertion above: "other than a website I don't see its noteworthiness. It does not have its own WP page, it does not have secondary sources in the media. I can only find its own website and a twitter account on a search."
First of all, ISHV does have secondary sources in the media. Just do a Google search from mid 2010 to the present. The reality is that the founding of the Institute for Science and Human Values (ISHV) was an important moment in the late career of Paul Kurtz. It was a collaborative project of Kurtz, psychologist Vince Parr, and secular lobbyist Toni Van Pelt.. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_Science_and_Human_Values# ) Its existence is not intended to slight any of his other important accomplishments. National media stories in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Buffalo News, and Politics Daily (all in 2010) covered its creation. ISHV is committed to the furtherance of Kurtz's life long vision of ethical, naturalistic, and planetary humanism as articulated in his many published books and articles. Its existence was noted in virtually all of the national and worldwide news stories reporting on Kurtz's death. The organization is a professional non-profit 501(c)3 with a full board of directors and a full time paid staff. It has office space in Amherst, New York and Tampa, Florida. It also has affiliates around the world ( http://www.instituteforscienceandhumanvalues.net/Global%20affiliates.htm ).
Moreover, the claim that ISHV is "just a Website" is highly inaccurate. Among the organization's activities: It sponsors yearly conferences and symposia, oversees the Paul Kurtz Yearly Lecture Series at the University at Buffalo, publishes a journal with a distinguished editorial board (The Human Prospect) that is in the process of being professionally indexed. It maintains a Website with new content added regularly. Paid staffers of the Institute publish articles and books, give public lectures, travel internationally to promote humanism (most recently at UNESCO in Paris and the humanist summer school in Moscow),and take part in debates on public policy issues. ISHV has an experienced professional lobbyist on staff and is an active member of several public policy coalitions ( http://www.instituteforscienceandhumanvalues.net/coalition%20partners.htm ) . Additionally, the Institute has published at least two position papers since its inception. It also engages in research: ( http://www.instituteforscienceandhumanvalues.net/research.htm ) The founding document of ISHV, the "Neo-Humanist Statement of Secular Values and Principles," is a published document that has been endorsed by well over 100 leading scientists, philosophers, and authors from around the world.(Septemeber 2010: "The Institute for Science and Human Values offers this powerful and compelling Neo-Humanist Statement of Secular Principles and Values as a reasonable approach to living a vibrant, meaningful, and morally grounded life; one that celebrates the differences that highlight our uniqueness while emphasizing that we are all members of the planetary community" http://www.amazon.com/Neo-humanist-Statement-Secular-Principles-Values/dp/1616143541/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351709506&sr=8-1&keywords=Neo+Humanist+statement .) It was Dr. Kurtz's wishes that the Institute expand its activities and continue well into the future. (Additionally, the family announced in the official obituary that any donations given in his honor be directed to ISHV.) (User NateBupp)
Does anyone else see the hometown "a" in the upper right with the basic information of Kurtz? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.240.27.173 ( talk) 01:12, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
There is an RfC on the question of using "Religion: None" vs. "Religion: None (atheist)" in the infobox on this and other similar pages.
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Paragraph removed from the article:
As is, this appears to be nothing but a POV attack on Kurtz. -- The Anome 18:15, 17 Sep 2004 (UTC)
I removed a couple of books not written by Kurtz from the list, since a list of every tome touching on topics Kurtz has discussed would stretch from here to the next server and back. - DavidWBrooks 18:29, 17 Sep 2004 (UTC)
Removed from article:
The lead in sentance is acceptable but is little more than a set up to cheerlead that POV. As other Wikipedia articles show, use of the term " Secular Humanism" was clearly in use and understood during the 1960s and 1970s. The categorization of " Humanism" as a religion, or religious belief, was highly debated before the 1980s and still is a topic of intense debate. There is no indication in this writing to distinguish what these so-called "religious aspects" might have been nor what constitutes the "original Humanist movement". This also lacked any internal wiki linking as would be appropriate for such terms as " Humanist" and the " Center for Inquiry".
It is also worth noting the contradiction between the assertions of this article and the notably dogmatic & evangelical stance of the Center for Inquiry.
Vassyana 00:34, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
Instead of simply stripping information out of this entry I have addressed the concerns of Vassyana:
-"Secular Humanism" was not coined by fundementalist, just widely popularized.
-The religious aspects of humanism are easily seen in the original Manifesto and Charles and Clara Potter's book Humanism: A New Religion.
-The "original Humanist movement" would clearly the based on the orignal Manifesto, as opposed to the Manifesto II which Kurtz contributed to.
Since this is a intensly debated subject it most definitely should be included here as Kurtz is a major player in the shift in the direction of humanism. To ignore it or simply delete it out significantly lessens the value of this article and obscures Kurtz's contributions.
Finally to delete information from an entry because it "lacked any internal wiki linking" is a lame excuse for promoting a specific POV.
2ct7 18:22, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
"Largely responsible for the secularization of Humanism" seems pretty self evident - as the
Humanist Manifesto article states the "second manifesto was written in 1973 by Paul Kurtz and Edwin H. Wilson" and "its rejection of religion" was a major departure from the original Manifesto which "referred to humanism as a religious movement." In addition that article states "the Council for Secular Humanism, founded by Paul Kurtz, which is typically more secular in its outlook than the AHA..." Are there more definitive events that illustrate the shift to secular than the Manifesto II and the formation of the Council for Secular Humanism? If you know of any let me know because I cannot find any.
Since this article already mentions Kurtz's connection to both of these points it would seem redundant to repeat them in this paragraph.
A little "scafolding" might make this smoother, but that's a justification for an edit of the wording not a complete excise of the paragraph. 2ct7 00:21, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
could this be mentioned somewhere in the article
-- voodoom 02:15, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
I have suggested that the contents of the article Eupraxsophy be merged here. The word is a neologism coined by Kurtz, and is not in commmon currency even among the secular humanists that it is supposed to help categorize. Though I started the article, I believe it ought to be merged with the biographical article for this reason. Rohirok 15:27, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
I added text about Kurtz’s resignations. I’m not sure how to properly add a source citation. My source is as follows: Free Inquiry Magazine: August / September 2010 - Volume 30 Number 5 http://secularhumanism.org/index.php?section=fi&page=kurtz_resigns —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dwp13 ( talk • contribs) 20:46, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
I've just tagged the "List of Jewish scientists and philosophers" in the See Also section with a citation needed because I cannot find a source of it on the internet. Information on this subject, much appreciated. 201.137.78.105 ( talk) 03:41, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
According to a post by American Atheists, Mr Kurtz passed away today. Needless to say the details have not been released yet but I am concerned about the many edits to his page today. I am quite confused by all of the changes and partial-reversions. I appreciate the editors who have reverted the page to the state it was in before the death was announced and I think we should discuss here and find reliable third-party sources before re-adding any information. Allecher ( talk) 02:31, 22 October 2012 (UTC)
I've left a COI notice on that user's page. -- Harizotoh9 ( talk) 22:37, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
There are some inaccurate and/or misleading statements on this Paul Kurtz talk page that need to be addresses and corrected, that is if this page is anywhere near dedicated to accuracy and objectivity. User Lippard asserts above that "Kurtz left and took with him the Center for Inquiry's largest regular contributor ($600K/year or so)." NOT SO. While it is true that the donation may have been reduced during the year of major turmoil between Kurtz and his board of directors (2010), Kurtz urged this donor - a longtime colleague - to continue supporting CFI, and indeed this donor continues to contribute a large amount annually to CFI to this very day.
As to the Institute for Science and Human Values: User Susan Gerbic makes a misleading assertion above: "other than a website I don't see its noteworthiness. It does not have its own WP page, it does not have secondary sources in the media. I can only find its own website and a twitter account on a search."
First of all, ISHV does have secondary sources in the media. Just do a Google search from mid 2010 to the present. The reality is that the founding of the Institute for Science and Human Values (ISHV) was an important moment in the late career of Paul Kurtz. It was a collaborative project of Kurtz, psychologist Vince Parr, and secular lobbyist Toni Van Pelt.. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_Science_and_Human_Values# ) Its existence is not intended to slight any of his other important accomplishments. National media stories in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Buffalo News, and Politics Daily (all in 2010) covered its creation. ISHV is committed to the furtherance of Kurtz's life long vision of ethical, naturalistic, and planetary humanism as articulated in his many published books and articles. Its existence was noted in virtually all of the national and worldwide news stories reporting on Kurtz's death. The organization is a professional non-profit 501(c)3 with a full board of directors and a full time paid staff. It has office space in Amherst, New York and Tampa, Florida. It also has affiliates around the world ( http://www.instituteforscienceandhumanvalues.net/Global%20affiliates.htm ).
Moreover, the claim that ISHV is "just a Website" is highly inaccurate. Among the organization's activities: It sponsors yearly conferences and symposia, oversees the Paul Kurtz Yearly Lecture Series at the University at Buffalo, publishes a journal with a distinguished editorial board (The Human Prospect) that is in the process of being professionally indexed. It maintains a Website with new content added regularly. Paid staffers of the Institute publish articles and books, give public lectures, travel internationally to promote humanism (most recently at UNESCO in Paris and the humanist summer school in Moscow),and take part in debates on public policy issues. ISHV has an experienced professional lobbyist on staff and is an active member of several public policy coalitions ( http://www.instituteforscienceandhumanvalues.net/coalition%20partners.htm ) . Additionally, the Institute has published at least two position papers since its inception. It also engages in research: ( http://www.instituteforscienceandhumanvalues.net/research.htm ) The founding document of ISHV, the "Neo-Humanist Statement of Secular Values and Principles," is a published document that has been endorsed by well over 100 leading scientists, philosophers, and authors from around the world.(Septemeber 2010: "The Institute for Science and Human Values offers this powerful and compelling Neo-Humanist Statement of Secular Principles and Values as a reasonable approach to living a vibrant, meaningful, and morally grounded life; one that celebrates the differences that highlight our uniqueness while emphasizing that we are all members of the planetary community" http://www.amazon.com/Neo-humanist-Statement-Secular-Principles-Values/dp/1616143541/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351709506&sr=8-1&keywords=Neo+Humanist+statement .) It was Dr. Kurtz's wishes that the Institute expand its activities and continue well into the future. (Additionally, the family announced in the official obituary that any donations given in his honor be directed to ISHV.) (User NateBupp)
Does anyone else see the hometown "a" in the upper right with the basic information of Kurtz? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.240.27.173 ( talk) 01:12, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
There is an RfC on the question of using "Religion: None" vs. "Religion: None (atheist)" in the infobox on this and other similar pages.
The RfC is at Template talk:Infobox person#RfC: Religion infobox entries for individuals that have no religion.
Please help us determine consensus on this issue. -- Guy Macon ( talk) 17:04, 21 April 2015 (UTC)
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