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Paul Kurtz (December 21, 1925 – October 20, 2012) was an American scientific skeptic and secular humanist. He has been called "the father of secular humanism". [3] He was Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo , having previously also taught at Vassar, Trinity, and Union colleges, and the ...
Paul Kurtz: Pragmatic Naturalist and Secular Humanist Contemporary Pragmatism invites submissions relating to any aspect of Paul Kurtz's philosophy for publication in an upcoming issue.
This special episode of The Humanist Perspective features a conversation with Paul Kurtz, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the State University of New Yor...
Oct 24, 2012 · Paul Kurtz, a philosopher whose advocacy of reason ahead of faith helped define contemporary secular humanism, died on Saturday at his home in Amherst, N.Y. He was 86.
The Paul Kurtz Institute for Science and Human Values is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Paul Kurtz. By promoting values that transcend the ancient dogmas and ideologies of the past, we provide common ground for our changing global community and
Oct 28, 2012 · Philosopher Paul Kurtz was called many unflattering names during his long career, including “Satanic free-thinker” and “dangerous corrupter of young minds.” But the name some of his critics...
Oct 23, 2012 · Paul Kurtz, who became a national leader in efforts to debunk paranormal phenomena and pseudoscience — what he called “insidious” gimmicks that had blossomed into an industry...
Paul Kurtz is a legendary figure among American humanists, atheists, and skeptics. For more than half a century he has been indefatigable in advancing a secular vision of life and society. Although he sees no ultimate validity to religious belief, he has always been open to dialogue with religious believers, even counting many as friends.
Paul Kurtz author, philosophy professor and professional skeptic, takes time out of a round-the-world lecture tour to talk to our man in Toronto, Colin Hunter. Professor Kurtz, are you still teaching philosophy in Buffalo?
Oct 28, 2012 · Paul Kurtz, philosopher, prolific author, publisher, and founder of several secular humanist institutions as well as the for-profit independent press Prometheus Books, died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at his home in Amherst, New York. He was 86. Professor Kurtz was widely heralded as the “father of secular humanism.”
