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Free resources to help with your studies of humanism, including topics covered in GCSE Religious Studies.

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Our education website, Understanding Humanism, has resources written for young people.

An introduction to humanism What humanists believe, how they approach life, and where humanist ideas come from. Read the introduction → Humanist perspectives Humanist views on a wide range of topics, including many covered in the Religious Studies GCSE. Explore humanist perspectives →

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Introducing humanism, presented by Sandi Toksvig

Introducing humanism: non-religious approaches to life looks at the nature of humanism and its response to life’s big questions: identity, knowledge, meaning, and morality.

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The history of humanism Discover the people, places, and events in the history of humanism on Humanist Heritage. Explore Humanist Heritage → Free online courses Recommended for sixth-form students. Learn about humanism at your own pace, in your own time. See our online courses → Recommended reading Books we recommend for finding out more about humanism. See recommended books →

Watch our short films

Two short animations narrated by Alice Roberts.

One Life, Live It Well ‘Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end. But we can make choices about the bit in between.’ Alice Roberts narrates this short animation about the humanist approach to life, and the importance humanists place on freedom, responsibility, and connections. Watch the film →

Human nature, human potential ‘What are we? What are we capable of? And how should we make best use of our capacities?’ Alice Roberts explores the questions at the heart of humanism: human nature, what we can achieve, and how we should live. Watch the film →