Humanist Society of New York
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| Humanist Society of New York | |
|---|---|
| Name | Humanist Society of New York |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Region | United States |
| Parent organization | American Humanist Association |
| Affiliations | International Humanist and Ethical Union, Secular Coalition for America |
Humanist Society of New York. The organization is affiliated with the American Humanist Association and the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and works closely with other groups such as the Secular Coalition for America and the Center for Inquiry. The society's activities are inspired by the ideas of John Dewey, Bertrand Russell, and Jean-Paul Sartre, among other prominent humanist thinkers. The society's members and supporters include individuals such as Kurt Vonnegut, Isaac Asimov, and Carl Sagan, who have all been associated with the American Humanist Association and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
● History
The Humanist Society of New York has its roots in the humanist movement of the early 20th century, which was influenced by the ideas of Ernest Nagel, Sidney Hook, and Corliss Lamont. The society was formally established in the 1990s, with the help of organizations such as the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the Brooklyn Ethical Cultural Society. The society's early activities were shaped by the work of humanist leaders such as Paul Kurtz, Edwin H. Wilson, and Lloyd Morain, who were all associated with the American Humanist Association and the Council for Secular Humanism. The society has also been influenced by the ideas of Ayn Rand, George Santayana, and John Rawls, among other prominent philosophers.
● Mission_and_Objectives
The Humanist Society of New York is dedicated to promoting humanism and secularism in New York City and beyond, through a variety of activities and programs. The society's mission is inspired by the principles of the Humanist Manifesto, which was written by Raymond Bragg and Edwin H. Wilson in 1933. The society's objectives include promoting critical thinking and skeptical inquiry, as well as advocating for separation of church and state and human rights. The society is also committed to supporting organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Center for Science Education, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
● Organization_and_Leadership
The Humanist Society of New York is a non-profit organization, governed by a board of directors that includes individuals such as Roberta Medford, Herb Silverman, and Anthony Pinn. The society is also supported by a network of volunteers and members, who are involved in a variety of activities and programs. The society has partnerships with organizations such as the New York City Atheists, the Secular Humanist Society of New York, and the Center for Inquiry - New York City, and works closely with other groups such as the Society for Humanistic Judaism and the Unitarian Universalist Association.
● Activities_and_Programs
The Humanist Society of New York offers a range of activities and programs, including lectures, workshops, and community events. The society has hosted speakers such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett, and has sponsored events such as the Global Atheist Convention and the Secular Student Alliance conference. The society also supports local organizations such as the New York City Coalition for the Homeless, the Food Bank for New York City, and the New York City chapter of the American Red Cross. The society's activities are inspired by the ideas of humanist thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, Charles Darwin, and Sigmund Freud, among others.
● Notable_Members_and_Supporters
The Humanist Society of New York has a number of notable members and supporters, including individuals such as Katha Pollitt, Gloria Steinem, and Christopher Hitchens. The society has also been supported by organizations such as the Ford Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations, which have all been involved in promoting humanism and secularism around the world. The society's members and supporters are also involved in a variety of other organizations, including the American Atheists, the Secular Coalition for America, and the International Humanist and Ethical Union. Other notable individuals associated with the society include James Randi, Michael Shermer, and Lawrence Krauss, who have all been involved in promoting skeptical inquiry and critical thinking.