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1 Ethical Humanism expresses a moral conviction; it is acceptance of responsibility
for human life in the world.
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2 It represents a way of life relying upon human capacities and natural and social
resources.
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3 Humanist morality starts with an ackowledgement of human interdependence and the
need for mutual respect.
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4 Ethical Humanism calls for a significant existence made worthwhile through human
commitment and acceptance, as a basis for enjoyment and fulfilment.
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5 Man becomes human in society; society should provide conditions for the fullest
possible development of each man.
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6 Human development requires continuous improvement of the conditions of free inquiry and
of an open society.
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7 Scientific knowledge progressively established and applied is the most reliable
means of improving welfare.
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8 Human progress is progress in freedom of choice; human justice is
the progressive realization of equality.
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9 Justice does not exclude force, but the sole desirable use of force is to suppress the
resort to force.
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10 Ethical Humanism affirms the unity of man and a common responsibility of all men
for all men.
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(IHEU Board of Directors 1965)
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