The Human Prospect is a peer-reviewed, indexed journal focused on the development and refinement of humanist values and ethics, as well as ways the humanist movement can foster them throughout society. It also covers new scientific evidence, theories, and conclusions, as well as their impact upon and relationship to society, values, and ethics.

Editorial and Submission Information

Death and Dying

By Toni Van Pelt

The Human Prospect, Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2013

Remembering Paul Kurtz and Recognizing His Influence

By Toni Van Pelt

The Human Prospect, Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2013

Remembering Paul Kurtz and Recognizing His Influence

I was fortunate enough to have had a last conversation with him concerning the future work of the Institute the day before he died. One of his last directions was he wished to be a signatory on Leo Igwe’s A Manifest for A Skeptical Africa. We were also formulating plans to continue his much beloved summer school here at the University of Buffalo.

How will I remember Paul? As a lion of a man and a true friend. I will remember him with love. And I promise to continue his work carrying out his mission.

By Nathan Bupp

The Human Prospect, Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2013

Remembering Paul Kurtz

By Nathan Bupp

The Human Prospect, Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2013

Paul Kurtz was to me a teacher, mentor, colleague, and friend. His impact on me was monumental, even life defining. I got to know him in 1997 after which followed a long period of long-distance (and for short periods, face-to-face) tutoring and mentoring in the history and philosophy of secular humanism.