One of the oldest objections to Humanism is the claim that, without God, morality loses its foundation. If there is no divine lawgiver, no sacred…
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Author: Ian
Humanism Is Not a Party Platform
One of the easiest mistakes people make is confusing humanism with a political tribe. In practice, this usually means assuming that humanism is simply another…
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What Is Humanism?
Humanism is a way of understanding life that places human beings, human dignity, and human responsibility at the center of meaning and ethics. It begins…
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Good Grief and Greatness: The Life of Charles M. Schulz and the World of Peanuts
On an October morning in 1950, readers opened their newspapers and found something small and almost austere: four tiny panels about a round-headed boy walking…
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The American West on Film: A Brief History of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Genre
For more than a century, the American Western has been one of Hollywood’s most powerful storytelling engines. Long before superheroes, science fiction sagas, or billion-dollar…
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Famous Cattle Drives of the Old West
History often remembers the American West through two images: the lone rider silhouetted against a crimson sunset, and the long sweep of cattle stretching toward…
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Kindness: A Humanist Reflection on Why We Owe One Another Care
Kindness is one of the simplest virtues to name and one of the hardest to live consistently. Nearly everyone claims to value it. Parents teach…
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Why You’re Wrong to Hate on Capitalism
In recent years, “capitalism” has become a convenient target for criticism. Whether in the phrase “late-stage capitalism” or broader claims that the system is inherently…
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The Complete Guide to Cowboy Boots
Part I — The History of Cowboy Boots Cowboy boots occupy a strange, almost mythic place in the American imagination. They are both functional workwear…
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The Theory of Money and Credit: Foundations of Sound Economics
Money is not merely a tool of exchange—it is the lifeblood of civilization, the medium through which human cooperation scales beyond the limits of barter…
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