Humanism

As my research continues, I find that there may be some overlap in my philosophy with that of humanism (secular and atheist humanism to be exact). This is fascinating as much as it is disappointing. I'd much rather be a pioneer than a follower. And so another dimension of my research begins.

I recently culled rougly fifteen pounds of silly books. I resold about two-thirds of them to two different used bookstores in trade for a handful of books of the cranial variety. I donated the last third to the Bloomington Public Area Library. It was a beautiful thing. I scored Camus, Ortega, Nin, Kafka, two more from Sartre, and a book on Humanism in all its shapes and sizes. That puts my current reading queue up to twelve. I can't wait to graduate so I can afford myself more time to read for pleasure.

Morality Divorced From Religion, The Social Contract, etc.

Scientist Finds the Beginnings of Morality in Primate Behavior.

Speaking of biological imperatives, this and the above is subject matter related to what I aim to discuss. I only wish I had more time to elaborate at present, but other demands currently keep me from going full tilt. Let's just say that the title of this post is where I'd like to be headed. I am interested in advancing the atheist perspective, not in reckless opposition to religion, but in a concerted effort to demonstrate its own merits. When coupled with the concepts of atheist existentialism, humanism, ethical and moral theory, and the social contract, if I ever can properly articulate my omnibus philosophy, I hope to reveal the possibility of an empowered, motivated, socially conscious and responsible human being without a whisper of a supreme being.