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The British Humanist Association

By Andrew Copson. Produced by Simon Brown, published 23rd January 2014
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In this podcast Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association looks at the origins and history the British Humanist Association.

1. What is the philosophy of the British Humanist Association?
2. What are the origins of the British Humanist Association?
3. How did the Association develop over the 20th century and how has it responded to social changes that have taken place?
4. How did the British Humanist Association support civil rights groups that emerged in the 1960s?
5. How was the Association affected by major 20th Century events like the World Wars and the Cold War?
6. Where does the association see itself today and what campaigns is it involved in?
7. What efforts do you make to get your message out to schools?


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