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Welcome to Humanists Australia!
Humanism is a non-religious life stance that values compassion, reason, democracy and human rights. Are you a humanist? To find out, take the How Humanist Are You? quiz or ask us at one of our Meetups.
Our Meetups are a safe space for engaging in discussion. With us, you can voice your opinion, and have your views heard and respected. You can feel free to challenge the ideas that are put forward, and engage in robust discussion about them. We ask you to treat each other with mutual respect and consideration. While debating the ideas, there is no place here for criticism of people. We speak respectfully to each other, even when we disagree.
Humanists Australia welcomes all humanists, and others who are interested in learning about humanism and discussing topics related to humanism, to this Meetup.
Those who come to our Meetups are asked to adhere to the Humanists Australia Code of Conduct. We do not allow harassment of any kind, or promotion of any goods, services or groups unrelated to humanism (except by prior permission of the organisers).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event19 attendees from 3 groups hostingHow to Be Good (Reading Group)Link visible for attendees
Please join us to discuss the book "How to be Good" by Massimo Pigliucci.
What Socrates Can Teach Us About the Art of Living Well.
The author draws on stories about Socrates, examples from Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius and Machiavelli, and modern interpretations to explore what philosophy can teach us about the quest for virtue today.
Is it possible to teach ourselves and others to become better people? Can we make ourselves into better human beings? Can we help others do the same? Can we get our leaders to care that humanity prospers, not just economically, but also spiritually?
Our second session will focus on Chapter 2, considering "Alas, Alcibiades, What a Condition You Suffer From!" So please read those pages if you can beforehand. This reading group will be facilitated by Akiva Quinn and Leslie Allan.
How to Be Good can be purchased from Readings for AUD 24.99
https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781399804950/how-to-be-good--massimo-pigliucci--2023--9781399804950This event is free. Your donation to help keep these events going is greatly appreciated. Please make your donation at https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate
- Finding FulfilmentLink visible for attendees
Audience: Anyone seeking fulfilment in their lives without religion
Style: Presentation with discussion (repeated bimonthly)Are you feeling like you are lost, or drifting along in a life without purpose? Explore how to find meaning and fulfilment through an ethical and compassionate life, without religion. Register now to engage with others who are searching for, or have found, meaning and purpose in life.
This 30 minute presentation with an hour of discussion is hosted by Mary-Anne Cosgrove, CEO of Humanists Australia.
This event is open to Humanists Australia members and non-members. It is aimed at people who are new to Humanism, and is repeated bimonthly.
Speaker:
Mary-Anne Cosgrove is CEO of Humanists Australia and a Senior Software Engineer with Covidence. She is a leader of the Canberra Humanist Community and a former President of the Council of Australian Humanist Societies.Cost:
This event is free. Your donation to help keep these events going is greatly appreciated. Please make your donation here
