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Jul 31, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Family first? A humanist dilemma
By Cathy Silman Most of us believe in fairness and equal opportunity. Yet when it comes to our own families, those ideals are often challenged by a much deeper instinct. In this thoughtful and deeply personal article, Cathy explores the tension between our evolutionary impulse to favour our children and the humanist aspiration to treat all people with equal moral concern. Is there any way to reconcile the two? Cathy is a volunteer for Citizens Advice, former Secretary of Dorset Humanists, and...
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Jul 31, 2024 ∙ 6 min
Is humanism compatible with the ‘selfish gene’?
By Cathy Silman Cathy is a volunteer for Citizens Advice, former Secretary of Dorset Humanists, and a Humanists UK schools speaker. In...
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Sep 30, 2023 ∙ 5 min
What is the purpose of education? Views of a grandmother whose grandson is about to start school
By Cathy Silman Cathy Silman is a member of Dorset Humanists, until recently serving as their Secretary and Membership Secretary. She is...
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