Humanism Versus Mystrikism

Duncan McDonald claims his philosophy of Mystrikism supersedes the long distinguished tradition of humanism. He alleges humanism has a human-centric focus, ignoring our moral obligations to other sentient creatures and the environment. This hubris and egotism, he insists, blinds humanists to a sense of wonder and the spiritual dimension in our lives. Leslie Allan shows how McDonald’s criticisms result from an uncharitable reading of core humanist documents and from paying insufficient attention to the history of humanism and the strategic priorities of the humanist movement.