use of logic and facts to make sense of the world

understanding and sharing the feelings, thoughts and experiences of another person

the responsibility and care a person might feel towards something or someone

Humanism: a natural origin and a precious planet

Religious education

Humanist beliefs

The one life

Humanism: deciding right from wrong

Humanist ceremonies

Humanism around the world

In this unit pupils will learn about the main beliefs of humanism. They will understand that humanists focus on reason and empathy to make moral decisions.  Case studies will enable them to explore how humanists aim to live their one life as well and as meaningfully as they can.

Humanists:  How can you lead a happy and meaningful life?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the responsibility and care a person might feel towards something

understanding the feelings, thoughts and experiences of another person

How might humanists try to help the planet?

Some humanists become {{}} because they care about animals and want to reduce harm.

Humanists believe that humans are part of {{}}, not separate from it.

because they find no evidence for life after death

Why do humanists believe there is only one life?

Humanists believe we should find {{}} and meaning in life.

because they believe it leads to a good life

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Humanism: a natural origin and a precious planet

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.