A practical guide for critical thinkers to apply ethics, reason, and compassion to everyday decisions and civic life.
Get Your CopyPositive Humanism, presented in Positive Humanism: A Primer by Bo Bennett, PhD, is a clear, action-oriented philosophy that puts reason and compassion at the center of moral life for critical thinkers.
This concise book explains how to combine evidence-based thinking, ethical principles, and human-centered values to resolve everyday dilemmas, improve decision-making, and build resilient communities.
Written for skeptics, educators, and engaged citizens, the primer offers practical exercises, real-world examples, and discussion prompts used in reading groups and classroom settings.
A step-by-step approach to ethical reasoning that makes complex philosophical ideas usable in daily life and civic debates.
Actionable exercises and thought experiments designed for individual reflection, book clubs, and classroom discussion.
Guidance grounded in critical thinking and contemporary research on human flourishing and moral psychology.
Short chapters and vivid examples let busy readers absorb and apply core ideas quickly and effectively.
Discussion questions, teaching notes, and suggested readings make it ideal for educators, community leaders, and study groups.
“A refreshingly pragmatic philosophy — clear, humane, and immediately useful. I recommend it to all my students.”
“Bennett distills ethical thinking into tools anyone can use. Our book club had the best discussions in months.”
“Practical, readable, and compassionate. A rare philosophy book that actually changes how you approach daily choices.”
Adopt a reasoned, compassionate approach to ethics and decision-making—practical tools for critical thinkers.
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