Wonderism
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Exploring the philosophies of wonder. If wonder is our foundation, what can we build upon it? Discussions of aweism also welcome.
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Starting points
You may want to read What is wonderism? and Taking a Step Beyond Awe as starting points for learning about wonderism.
Discussion Forum
What is wonderism? 1 Reply
I've gotten at least a few comments from people along the lines of, "I'm still not sure what to make of wonderism." In my attempts to explain it, I find myself writing longer and longer articles, wit…
Tagged: foundationism, science, reason, intuition, summary
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Jason Koehler Jun 6.
Computer Based on Insights From The Brain Moves Closer to Reality 1 Reply
Just to annoy Fred ;-) (who is strongly skeptical of transhumanist claims), here's a fascinating article on brain scanning. Truly amazing: See full article.
Tagged: Stanford, news, transhumanism, BlueMatter, scanning
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Fred Werther Nov. 29, 2009.
The Flame of Reason 2 Replies
Here's a quick metaphor for how I see wonderism hopefully doing some good in this world. Have you ever found yourself staring at a candle flame, lost in wonder? Ever since I was a young kid, I thoug…
Tagged: wonder, ignorance, popularization, science, imagination
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Wonderist Nov. 29, 2009.
Wonderism and politics 2 Replies
In response to Wonderism and atheism, Fred Werther writes: Again, Fred brings up a very important issue. I would have to agree with him. Of course, I have my own political views, and I imagine some…
Tagged: conflict resolution, evidence, rights, freedom, constructive dialogue
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Wonderist Nov. 28, 2009.
Wonderism vs. faith 2 Replies
One way of thinking about wonderism is as an acknowledgment and appreciation of the wondering mind to continually probe the limits of knowledge with question after question, seeking to expand knowled…
Tagged: epistemology, evidence, conflict, belief, ignorance
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Wonderist Nov. 28, 2009.
Wonderism vs. post-modernism 6 Replies
In response to an announcement about this new group, darth-josh writes: I will admit, my first instinct was to get a little defensive. Perhaps a touch of anger, perhaps a touch insulted. After all, m…
Tagged: skepticism, criticism, science, peer review, wonderism
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Edward Teach Nov. 24, 2009.
Wonderism, pragmatism, and prediction
From wonderism to pragmatism Wonder is a desire to know. It pushes us to seek answers to our questions. But how do we know when we've found real answers? How can we know anything at all? The best an…
Tagged: epistemology, philosophy, intuition, science, knowledge
Started by Wonderist Nov. 24, 2009.
Wonderism and atheism 6 Replies
Just a quick note on wonderism's relation to various forms of theism and atheism. I consider wonderism as inherently atheistic. God is just a superfluous label that some people attach to the unknown…
Tagged: unknown, god, ignorance, wonderism, pantheism
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Wonderist Nov. 23, 2009.
Wonderism and activism 1 Reply
One of my main motivations for adopting the philosophy of wonderism as a personal philosophy -- as opposed to just thinking about it and toying with the ideas -- was that I wanted to put wonderism in…
Tagged: way of life, ethics, foundationism, inspiration, work
Started by Wonderist. Last reply by Wonderist Nov. 22, 2009.
Taking a Step Beyond Awe
This was originally posted in response to jrfrog's blog on Aweism. It explains one motivation for a philosophy of wonderism. (Re-posted here since it was too hard to link to from jrfrog's comments se…
Tagged: god, balance, philosophy, foundationism, unknown
Started by Wonderist Nov. 21, 2009.
Wonderist's Blog
I support Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!
Blasphemy is a victimless crime. In fact, blasphemy is a worthwhile pursuit in support of human rights and freedoms.The religious taboo against depicting the religious person Mohammed does not, and cannot, have any rational or ethical justification. The only way to 'justify' such a taboo is through ostracism, intimidation, coercion, force, and ultimately violence. None of these 'justifications' are valid. They are all founded on the principle of terror.
I reject terror, in fav…
Starting a local meet up? Why not?
I've had the urge to meet up with local freethinkers and atheists for a while now. But the only local group is dedicated to humanism, and weren't so much into the socializing and enjoying a stimulating conversation type of thing. Plus they only meet once a month, and I need more face-time than that.Living in my local community, there's not much to choose from. So, finally, I just said, "What the heck, I'll start it myself." With the help of Atheist Nexus' features like easily starting…
Hey Ayatollah, Leave Those Kids Alone!
To avoid feeling powerless about all the crap going on in the world, I sometimes turn a blind eye to the 'news' of dreadful events. I feel some shame in that, but I have enough problems dealing with my little life, and I do what I can to promote atheism, free-thinking, reason, science, critical thought, wonder, etc.So, I don't know all the details about what's going on in Iran, except I know it's bad bad shit and I wish it would stop, but I don't know what I can do to help.
Ho…
Atheist Comedian/Songwriter Tim Minchin Could Have Christmas Hit
Wouldn't it be cool to have a freethinker's song remembered as a popular Christmas song? Help spread the word. There's a chance Tim Minchin's song White Wine in the Sun could go to the UK Top 40, which would make it the first openly atheist Christmas song to do so. (It's already #67 on the UK Top 100!)If we try…
What is wonderism?
New post summarizing and describing What is wonderism?:"I've gotten at least a few comments from people along the lines of, "I'm still not sure what to make of wonderism." In my attempts to explain it, I find myself writing longer and longer articles, with more and more detail. Sometimes it's harder to express an idea in just a few words, than in many words! Pascal's famous quote comes to mind: "I am sorry…
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Comment by Evan on November 19, 2009 at 6:19pm - Hey, I'm looking forward to learning more about you philosophy.
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Comment by Fred Werther on November 19, 2009 at 3:04am -
Jeff, do you agree to that wonderism has more potential than Aweism?
http://www.atheistnexus.org/profiles/blogs/aweism-1
The Free Inquiry mag has not put it online so jffrog asked Phil Z to get permission to have it on his AtheistNexus blog.
Aweism seems to be something many can say yes to but after saying yes they just feel satisfied and do nothing more. Maybe tell it to their near and dear and them too say yes and nothing more happens.
But with wonderism many do as you did. Hey I am curios on what will become of this way of life philosophy. The word seems to have some built in expectations. Awe is to just feel and know one feels.
To wonder is to get curious on what now. What next. One feel expectation and what to know more. Maybe be part of the development too?
Wish I was a good thinker or organizer.
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Comment by Fred Werther on November 19, 2009 at 2:56am
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Actually it started with Phil Zuckerman and his invitation in Free Inquiry around Mach April 2009 when he launched the word Aweism.
I sure am an Aweist but that is only an identity and not a way of life.
I remembered vaguely that I had come upon the word Wonderist and thought maybe that word is easier to translate to Swedish.
we have a word for wonder but not for awe.
Wonderism has the potential to be a way of life philosophy.
To wonder also support curiosity and that hopefully support science method and logical reasoning.
Wonder also support artful expressions of admiration or reflection.
At least that is what I agree upon so thanks indeed for creating this group.
What comes out of it I have no idea. Unfortunately I am not a good thinker nor a good communicator either. But I am motivated to be active here.
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Comment by Wonderist on November 18, 2009 at 10:56pm - Hi Jeff, curiosity is another word for wonder. :-)
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