Tapping into Our Humanity to Create Meaning and Purpose (feat. Andrew Copson)
This episode features an unconventional philosophy that will get you to think differently about how you approach the world as an individual and answer some life's biggest questions.
Humanism is a movement that promotes free thinking and a tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail. It focuses on helping people develop their own views so that they can be happier and live more fulfilled lives.
To give us more insight into humanism, I invited Andrew Copson. Andrew is the chief executive of Humanists UK and he is the current president of humanists international. He’s represented the movement extensively on national television and radio, as well as writing for newspapers. He’s also authored two books on the topic.
In this interview, Andrew will explain the core principles of humanism and how we can use those to create our sense of meaning and nurture a community that’s focused on kindness, equality and contributing to the greater good.
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the guest expert and the organization he represents, and do not necessarily reflect the position of Seline Shenoy.
Interview time stamps:
02:45 ︳What is humanism and what are the core beliefs?
08:29 ︳How do we account for events that are out of our control, such as lucky breaks or tragedies based on humanistic beliefs?
14:13 ︳Alternatives for those looking for identity, comfort, tradition, community and a sense of and belonging, outside of traditional communities
20:59 ︳How can we create meaning in our life based on what is personally significant to us
28:46 ︳Ways that we can contribute to the greater good by applying the humanistic values of kindness, equality, dignity and social justice.
Learn more about Andrew Copson at his website.