use of logic and facts to make sense of the world

The one life

Religious education

Humanist beliefs

Humanism: a natural origin and a precious planet

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?

What do humanists use to understand life?

False – Humanists seek meaning and happiness.

True – They can live without thinking of others.

False – Humanists must always follow strict rules.

A humanist belief in the one life means they can do whatever they want.

The international symbol of humanism is the {{}} human symbol.

The way we see and understand life is our world ...

What do humanists use to understand the world?

What do humanists believe about human nature?

The one life

Lesson outcome