The Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) grew from and replaced the Association of Irish Humanists (AIH), a voluntary body founded in 1993 which was renamed in 2004. It continues to promote the ideals and values of Humanism: an ethical philosophy of life, based on a concern for humanity in general, and for human individuals in particular.

Humanism is a view of life that combines reason with compassion. It is for those people who base their interpretation of existence on the evidence of the natural world and its evolution, and not on belief in a supernatural power. In this, Humanism continues a tradition which has existed for over 2,500 years and which still flourishes today. Humanism encompasses atheists and agnostics, but is an active philosophy in its own right and not simply a negative response to religion.
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The Humanist Association of Ireland (HAI) grew from and replaced the Association of Irish Humanists (AIH), a voluntary body founded in 1993 which was renamed in 2004. It continues to promote the ideals and values of Humanism: an ethical philosophy of life, based on a concern for humanity in general, and for human individuals in particular.

Humanism is a view of life that combines reason with compassion. It is for those people who base their interpretation of existence on the evidence of the... (read more)