In the former section, Babu Gogineni (Executive Director of IHEU) and Levi Fragell (President of IHEU) offered their ideological and organizational views. Their statements have been circulated among a representative sample of young humanists from around the world, who were invited to react to the issues raised, and to comment on the ideas proposed. In inviting young humanist leaders, we took into consideration age, gender balance, voices from, and concerns for different continents and for viewpoints being formulated in varying political contexts. Written for a non-academic publication, and within severe constraints of length imposed by the editors, no doubt this collection of essays and reactions reflects a vibrant Humanist world, no longer uniquely Western, reflecting on itself, evaluating opportunities and viewing the ideas of others both critically as well as with respect. And just as in the real Humanist world, they capture the concerns of those who are engaged in practical action, as well as the interests of those who are involved in theoretical reflection.

Bert Gasenbeek and Babu Gogineni

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International Humanist and Ethical Union 1952-2002
Past, present and future
Bert Gasenbeek and Babu Gogineni (eds.)
Copyright © 2002 by De Tijdstroom uitgeverij.
Republished 2006 at http://www.iheu.org with permission
ISBN 90 5898 041 3 nur 730, 740
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