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secular humanism

American  

noun

  1. any set of beliefs that promotes human values without specific allusion to religious doctrines.


Other Word Forms

  • secular humanist noun

Etymology

Origin of secular humanism

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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As a result, Comte founded his own church in 1849, which has as its theoretical legacy the secular humanism of today.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

"Imagine" was not the first time Lennon sang his secular humanism.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2021

His focus for these books ranged from secular humanism to Bible prophecy and the biblical teaching on sex and marriage.

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2016

The right to a dignified death is viewed as an accomplishment of secular humanism, one of seven belief systems that are officially recognized by the government.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 15, 2015

This new, irrepressible sound was the still, small voice of secular humanism.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall