Paul Kurtz

(1925–2012) Philosopher United States

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Paul Kurtz was a philosopher from the United States, best known for Exuberance.

Quick Facts About Paul Kurtz

Born: December 21, 1925
Died: October 20, 2012
Nationality: United States
Profession: Philosopher
Notable works: Exuberance

About Paul Kurtz

Paul Kurtz was an American scientific skeptic, philosopher and secular humanist. He has been called "the father of secular humanism". He was a professor emeritus of philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo, having previously also taught at Vassar, Trinity, and Union colleges, and the New School for Social Research.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry

Quotes by Paul Kurtz · Page 2

In contemporary society secular humanism has been singled out by critics and proponents alike as a position sharply distinguishable from any religious…

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Atheism

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Human life has no meaning independent of itself. There is no cosmic force or deity to give it meaning or significance. There…

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Action

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We have never denied that it is possible, indeed probable, that other forms of life, even intelligent life, exist in the universe.…

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Aliens

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Parents have no right to impose their religion on their children... A Fundamentalist Protestant parent has no right to expect the state…

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Children

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Secular humanism is avowedly non-religious. It is a eupraxsophy (good practical wisdom), which draws its basic principles and ethical values from science,…

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Atheism