Humanism Main Points by Jillian Dawson

What is Humanism?

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Humanism traces its roots back to the teachings of Erasmus in the 15th century. It advocates for free will and a return to the glories of classical civilzations.

Humanism in Education

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Humanism was developed into an educational philosophy by Rousseau in the 18th century. It states the inherent goodness of mankind and autonomy of the learner.

Recent Implications

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Recently, humanism in education focuses on the social and emotional well-being of the child in addition to the cognitive health. Teachers emphasize safety, the learning process, and self-fulfillment.

Stress within the System

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Teachers with a humanistic perspective often experience stress because the societal expectation is that the child conforms to the school system, not that the school system serves the child.

Humanist Metaphysics

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The mind and body exist together as the consciousness is self-awareness of the physical body. Humanists do not believe in the existence of a separate soul.

Verbal Testimony

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Verbal testimony to humanists is not a reliable source of information because there is too much inference involved in words and phrasings.

The Afterlife

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In humanist philosophy, the consciousness dies with the body. There is no afterlife as it is not verifiable.

Humanist Ethics

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Humanist ethics exist solely for the material world. It is concerned only with meeting the needs of the here and now and only with solving human problems.

Concept of Social Values

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Humanity exists as a social entity, so humanists are devoted to ensuring social cohesion. This includes things like civil liberties, democracy, and church-state separation.

Humanism exists for those in love with life

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Character Education

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Humanists do not believe that character education is the purpose of the school. Instead, it is the job of the parents to instill moral virtue.

Intellectualism is man's greatest quality

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Humanism in Teaching

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The teacher needs to adapt their teaching to fit the needs of the student. Not all students learn at the same pace.

The Humanist Student

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The humanist student is self-motivated and self-directed. Free will dictates the course of study.