Humanist values refer to a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, preferring critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition.
Think of humanist values as the "user manual" for being a good person. It's about understanding our potential, respecting others, and using reason to make decisions - just like how you'd use a user manual to understand how something works and how to use it properly.
Secularism: The principle of separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries.
Empiricism: A theory that states that knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience.
Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or conducting an activity; ethics are central to humanist values.
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