Book Club: The Humanist Worldview

Many of us are humanists without knowing that the term Humanism describes our approach to life. For our next meeting we have chosen to read books on Humanism - What is it to live a good life without religion?

Suggested Reading
What is Humanism For? by Richard Norman
Little Book of Humanism by Alice Roberts and Andrew Copson

If you don’t have to time to read any book, look up the Humanists UK’s YouTube channel and watch some of the videos explain the humanist worldview: YouTube: Humanists UK Animations

Whatever you decide to read or listen to, join us for a stimulating discussion with like-minded individuals in a relaxed atmosphere.

In his book What is Humanism For? moral philosopher and Humanists UK patron, Professor Richard Norman sets out to answer the question What does it mean to live a good life without religion? The book offers a clear and accessible introduction to the humanist worldview – a non-religious approach to understanding the world, making ethical choices, and finding meaning in life.

In The Little Book of Humanism, Biological anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts, and Chief Executive of Humanists UK Andrew Copson, share over two thousand years of humanist wisdom through an uplifting collection of illustrations, stories, quotes, and meditations on how to live an ethical and fulfilling life, grounded in reason and humanity. The book examines how humanity came to be, our unique place in the world, and why humanists reject religious explanations, before offering reflections on how to be good and how to live well.

We have a group on Goodreads from which you can see all the books we're discussing and make comments and recommendations to other members of the group. Goodreads: Reading Humanists group.

For those wishing to participate in our discussion, we have a WhatsApp group which you can join at Reading Humanists Book Club WhatsApp Group.