What I Believe

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The humanist view of life is progressive and dynamic. All ideas, values, and beliefs are open to question and revision. There is no constricting tradition or unquestioned authority to obey. Instead, there is a millennia-old conversation to which all are invited to contribute, and from which we all can learn.In this inspiring collection of select interviews with sixty different humanists in the public eye, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson finds out what they believe, their worldviews, and the values, convictions, and opinions they live by.Inspired by the 'What I Believe' essays of two humanist greats - the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the novelist E M Forster - this book shines a light on different humanist perspectives, encouraging you to think about your own philosophies for living. Featuring interviews with Jim Al-Khalili, David Baddiel, Joan Bakewell, Richard Dawkins, Janet Ellis, Rebecca Goldstein, Natalie Haynes, Leo Igwe, Robin Ince, Adam Kay, Shaparak Khorsandi, Henry Marsh, Ian McEwan, Tim Minchin, Diane Munday, Steven Pinker, Alice Roberts, Dan Snow, Francesca Stavrakopoulou, Sandi Toksvig, Polly Toynbee, Frank Turner and many more