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Ethical Humanism Resources

The Humanist Heart"Ethical Humanism" (also sometimes called "Ethical Culture") is the name of an evolving body of ideas that inspires Ethical Societies. Humanism, a progressive philosophy of life, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. (See our most recent Statement on Ethical Humanism.) As a nontheistic organization, we foster free religious thought, and our mission is to help answer the ultimate questions, "How can we create meaningfulness in this life?" and "How should we treat each other?"

Our Events, Classes, Social Groups & Activism

Spend some time with us. Come to Platform on Sundays and join us afterwards during the Social Hour to talk. On the fourth Sunday of each month, Leader, Kate Lovelady discusses Ethical Humanism at our 9:45 Forum. We also give adult education classes and have social groups and opportunities to get involved that address our philosophy and beliefs. Visitors are welcome to attend all Society events, classes, and social activities.

American Humanist Association

American Humanist Association has a rich set of documents talking about Humanism, which is a great place to learn more about our philosophy.

Other Online Resources

Looking for historical information on the Ethical Culture Movement? Here are a few websites in which you might be interested.

 

Felix Adler, founder of the Ethical Culture Movement

Algernon Black

Edward L. Ericson

Collections

Ethical Culture/Humanism/Ethics

Suggested Readings

Many of these books are available from our bookstand during the Social Hour on Sundays.
  • Felix Adler & Ethical Culture CoverAbout Ethical Culture
    • Felix Adler : An Ethical Culture (American Liberal Religious Thought, Vol. 5), by Howard B. Radest.
    • An Ethical Philosophy of Life, by Felix Adler. A book setting forth the Ethical philosophy as seen by our founder.
    • Creating Ethical Community, by Don Montagna. Answers to 50 questions often asked about Ethical Culture, describing the Ethical Culture movement.
    • Felix Adler & Ethical Culture. The biography of our founder, Felix Adler.
    • Humanist Manifestos I and II. Classic humanist statements by a variety of historical figures.
    • The Humanist Way: An Introduction to Ethical Humanist Religion, by Edward Ericson.
    • Toward Common Ground. A history of the Ethical Culture movement. Love Your Neighbor Cover
  • Books for Children
    • Love Your Neighbor, by Arthur Dobrin. Stories inviting parents (or teachers) and children to explore values and virtues. Aimed at ages 4-8.
    • The First Book of Ethics, by Algernon Black. Children's book illustrating some of the basic ethical principles.
    • Maybe Yes, Maybe No, by Dan Barker. A children's book challenging children to think for themselves about religious claims and assumptions.
    Love is Stronger Than Death Cover
  • Other Books
    • Look to This Day. A book of quotations for each day of the year, collected by Lyn Dobran
    • Love is Stronger Than Death, by Arthur Dobrin. An inspiring book for dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Our Library

 

 

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