In a world where religious beliefs have traditionally provided answers to life’s most profound questions, those of us who embrace a secular worldview often find ourselves navigating these existential conundrums without the comfort of divine explanations. Yet, far from leaving us adrift, this perspective offers a rich, nuanced approach to understanding our place in the
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Andre Fourie writes the first of a series of articles about secular parenting. As the new Government of National Unity works to improve our basic education outcomes, our new administration should grab the opportunity to formalise the teaching of one of the most important and fundamental skills in the modern age: critical thinking. Quite simply,
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African Humanism, often referred to as Ubuntu in Southern Africa, represents a unique philosophical perspective that emphasises the interconnectedness of all people and the importance of communal relationships. Rooted deeply in the cultural and social fabric of African societies, African Humanism centres on the idea that one’s humanity is affirmed and realised through relationships with
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This review of the life and work of Daniel Dennett was written for the Secular Society of South Africa by Barrie van Zyl. Daniel Dennett, an American philosopher and cognitive scientist, well known for his support of atheism and secularism, died on 19 April 2024 at the age of 82. He remains one of the
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