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“Humanists hold that ethical values are relative to human experience and need not be derived from theological or metaphysical foundations.”

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Paul Kurtz
Paul Kurtz

Paul Kurtz was a prominent American philosopher, writer, and advocate for science. Born on December 21, 1925, and passing away on October 22, 2012, Kurtz is known for his contributions to scientific rationality, atheism, and liberal thought. more

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