2.2. Humanism

• What does humanism emphasize without the need for religious belief?

  Human agency, reason, ethics
• Humanists rely on reason, science, and evidence to understand the world, rather than supernatural explanations or dogma
• Where did humanism originate historically?

  Ancient Greece and Rome
• Place the core principles of humanism in order of their primary focus:

  1️⃣ Reason and evidence

  2️⃣ Ethics and values

  3️⃣ Human flourishing
• Humanist ethics are based on empathy, compassion, and shared values, aiming to promote well-being without religious authority
• Match the perspective with the corresponding humanist or religious view:

  Role of Religion ↔️ Not necessary for ethics

  Supernatural Beliefs ↔️ Rejected by humanists

  Religious Authority ↔️ Unaccepted by humanists
• What do humanists believe is the ultimate source of truth?

  Reason and critical thinking
• Humanists believe morality stems from human empathy and compassion
• Religious believers often find purpose and community through religious practices
• Match the moral authority with its source:

  Humanism ↔️ Human empathy and shared values

  Religion ↔️ Religious leaders and sacred texts
• Humanist ethics are based on empathy, compassion, and shared values
• What are the core principles of humanism?

  Reason, ethics, human flourishing
• Humanists believe religion is essential for moral guidance

  False
• Match the purpose in life with its belief system:

  Humanism ↔️ Human flourishing and personal development

  Religion ↔️ Fulfilling divine will and attaining salvation
• Humanism and religious beliefs agree on the basis of truth.

  False
• What does humanism reject as a basis of truth?

  Faith, scripture, tradition
• What do religious beliefs emphasize as a basis for moral guidance?

  Sacred texts and traditions
• Humanists believe people should defer to religious leaders for moral guidance.

  False
• Humanist ethics are based on supernatural explanations.

  False
• What are two key principles of humanism used to address social issues?

  Individual autonomy and dignity
• Religious perspectives always align with humanist values.

  False
• What are the key focal points of humanism according to its definition?

  Human flourishing and self-determination
• Humanists rely on reason, science, and empirical evidence to understand the world, rather than supernatural explanations or dogma
• Humanists reject the belief in supernatural concepts such as God, divine revelation, or the afterlife
• What do humanists use to understand the world?

  Reason, science, empirical evidence
• What do religious beliefs emphasize for moral guidance?

  Sacred texts and traditions
• What is the basis of truth in humanism?

  Reason, science, empirical evidence
• What does humanism emphasize without religious belief?

  Human agency, reason, ethical principles
• Order the historical development of humanism:

  1️⃣ Ancient Greece and Rome

  2️⃣ European Renaissance

  3️⃣ Modern philosophical and ethical movement
• Match the humanist principle with its focus:

  Reason and Evidence ↔️ Understanding the world

  Ethics and Values ↔️ Promoting well-being

  Human Flourishing ↔️ Education, social justice, personal development
• Humanists rely on reason, science, and empirical evidence as the basis of truth
• Humanism believes that religious beliefs are unnecessary for leading a meaningful and ethical life
• Humanists embrace belief in the supernatural.

  False
• Humanist ethics aim to promote well-being without religious authority
• Humanists rely on reason, science, and empirical evidence
• Match the humanist role with its explanation:

  Promoting Reason ↔️ Relying on science and evidence rather than supernatural explanations

  Ethical Principles ↔️ Grounding ethics in empathy, compassion, and shared values

  Individual Autonomy ↔️ Believing people should use their own reason to determine beliefs

  Human Flourishing ↔️ Creating a society where individuals can thrive
• Humanists advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and racial justice
• Humanist ethics are based on empathy, compassion, and shared values without religious authority.


  True
• Humanists rely on reason, science, and empirical evidence to understand the world, rather than supernatural explanations or dogma
• The core principles of humanism emphasize human agency, reason, and ethical principles without religious belief.

  True