Philosophical & Wisdom · Tier B
Secular Humanism & Ethical Non-theism
Modern (ancient roots) · Global / Enlightenment streams · Large cultural influence; identity counting varies
Clear overview with sources — expanding toward flagship depth.
Meaning and ethics without supernatural authority — human dignity, reason, and evidence. Included so comparison is honest, not a faith-only museum.
Primary voice (excerpts)
Short public-domain or carefully labeled educational excerpts. Liturgical languages and critical editions remain authoritative.
“Reason, compassion, and human dignity without supernatural authority — ethics grounded in shared human experience (summary of common humanist charters).”
Humanist ethos (educational)
Philosophical position, not scripture.
Core ideas
- Human dignity
- Reason & evidence
- Ethics without revelation
- Democratic values
- Natural wonder
Intelligence lens
Places intelligence and curiosity at the center — resonates with cosmic awe without requiring a personal deity.
Scientific revolution, secular states, plural societies — ongoing dialogue with religious communities.
Key texts
- Humanist Manifestos
- Philosophical ethics
- Scientific literature as shared knowledge
Practices
- · Critical inquiry
- · Civic engagement
- · Arts & science
- · Optional secular ritual
Branches / streams
- Secular humanism
- Atheism
- Agnosticism
- Religious naturalism
Theme answers (compare-ready)
Ultimate reality
Natural world; no deity required.
Some hold Spinozist or emergent awe.
Ethics & neighbor
Human flourishing, rights, compassion via reason.
Metaethics debated.
Knowledge & revelation
Empirical and rational methods.
Values still require philosophical work.
Path & practice
Inquiry, creation, civic good.
No single liturgy.
Sources
Registry references for this pack. Prefer primary public-domain texts and named secondary introductions.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (religion entries)
secondary
Peer-oriented philosophy of religion and tradition entries.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
secondary
Open scholarly encyclopedia; useful for doctrine surveys.