Institute For Humanist Studies
The Institute for Humanist Studies (IHS) is a think tank, a Washington, DC based organization committed to providing information and other resources useful in the promoting of humanism and humanism centered solutions to pressing socio-political, cultural and economic issues. IHS, consistent with the American Humanist Association and the International Humanist and Ethical Union, understands humanism to be “a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.”
The IHS was established in 2009 as the successor of the Institute for Humanist Studies, Inc., in Albany, New York. The official symbol of the IHS is the “Happy Human” supporting the world.
Warren Wolf is the president of the IHS Board of Directors. Anthony Pinn is the Director of Research, and Erin Williamson is the Program Coordinator.
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