Secular Humanism, as stated, 20th c.-present
20th Century · stated scope
Secular Humanism is a philosophy that centers human reason, ethics, and philosophical naturalism while rejecting supernatural or religious foundations for moral and civic life. It developed as a distinct, organized framework in the twentieth century, primarily in Western Europe and North America, drawing on Enlightenment rationalism and earlier humanist traditions. It is principally associated with organizations such as the International Humanist and Ethical Union, founding documents including the Humanist Manifesto series, and ongoing debates over the relationship between ethics and religion in public life.
Cluster:Liberty First
Liberty is the defining elevation, with Consent & Anti-Coercion running high beside it; Authority & Hierarchy sits low. Individual freedom leads the profile rather than any collective commitment.
Full profile
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Neighbors
- 1Amnesty International, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 2Modern Social Liberalism, as stated, 20th c.-presentDistance: 14Compare
- 3Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as stated, 1948Distance: 15Compare
- 4European Union, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 15Compare
- 5American Civil Liberties Union, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 15Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
Each bar is one pole’s pull, pointing the way it pushes the result. The dot is where the two pulls add up.