The one life
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how a belief in one life motivates humanists.
Key learning points
- Humanists use reason to conclude that there is only life.
- Humanists believe that we have freedom to make the most of the one life we have.
- Having just one life motivates many humanists to make the most of their time on earth.
Keywords
Reason - use of logic and facts to make sense of the world
Evidence - proof supporting a claim
Freedom - power to act and make choices
Meaning - the purpose of our actions and decisions
Common misconception
A humanist belief in the one life means that they can do whatever they want.
A humanist belief in the one life motivates them to find meaning, purpose and happiness.
Teacher tip
The 'One Life, Live it well' video is narrated by Alice Roberts on the Humanist UK website. It beautifully illustrates the humanist attitude to life and would be worth showing to pupils as part of this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The way we see and understand life is our world ...
Q2.What type of worldview is humanism?
Q3.What do humanists use to understand the world?
Q4.What do humanists believe about human nature?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do humanists believe about life?
Q2.What do humanists use to understand life?
Q3.A humanist belief in the one life means they can do whatever they want.
Q4.The international symbol of humanism is the human symbol.
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