In this century, humanism has come to refer to a philosophy that rejects traditional religious dogmas and usually theism itself. Although it is possible to be both a theist and a humanist, most who consciously use that term are atheists - especially if they are secular humanists . This modern humanism is a direct outgrowth of the Renaissance Humanism which, in turn, developed out of ancient Greek and Rome philosophy. Humanism is part of the fabric of Western culture and this 16-week email course will explain how it has developed, how it continues to influence culture today, and what types of humanism currently exist.
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