Humanists Strive for Fulfilment

Names and terminology

Canonical name: Humanists Strive for Fulfilment

Literal meaning

Pursue creative, knowledgeable and fulfilling lives without harming others.

Broader interpretation

This item should be interpreted within the historical purpose, intended audience and wider structure of its parent ethical framework.

Historical context

This item belongs to Amsterdam Declaration 2022. Adopted in 2022; International humanist movement; adopted in Glasgow.

Practical meaning

Practical application requires attention to intention, consent, evidence, rights, foreseeable effects and the needs of all persons or beings affected.

Ethical purpose

To shape conduct, judgment or character in a way consistent with the wider framework.

Exceptions and disputes

Fulfilment is unequally available and must remain compatible with the rights and needs of others.

Variations across schools or traditions

Wording and interpretation may vary between translations, denominations, schools and historical periods.

Modern application

Modern application should distinguish the historical formulation from present legal, social and ethical conditions.

Criticism and difficult cases

Fulfilment is unequally available and must remain compatible with the rights and needs of others.

Truth By Reason analysis

Truth By Reason assesses this principle through evidence, intentions, rights, foreseeable consequences, consistency and the treatment of all affected beings.

Ethical themes

• Wisdom
• Freedom
• Self-control

Sources

• The Amsterdam Declaration 2022 Primary source