This site is dedicated to new humanism, a philosophy formulated by the writings and teachings of Silo. These ideas have inspired the creation of a movement, the foundation of thousands of organizations worldwide and given hope for a better world to millions of individuals.

From Silo's speech given at the Inauguration of the South American Hall, May 7th 2005

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It is appropriate at this time, therefore, to thank this great Movement by citing its ideals and fundamental proposals, formalized in the following six points:

First, the Humanist Movement advocates placing the human being as the central value and concern, in such a way that nothing is above the human being and no human being is above another.

Second, it affirms the equality of all people, and works so that the simple formality of "equal rights before the law" gives way to a world of equal opportunities for all.

Third, it recognizes personal and cultural diversity, affirming the characteristics proper to each human group and condemning discrimination, whether motivated by economic, racial, ethnic, or cultural differences.

Fourth, it encourages every tendency to develop knowledge beyond the limitations imposed by prejudices accepted as absolute and immutable truths.

Fifth, it affirms the freedom of ideas and beliefs.

Sixth, it repudiates the violence rooted in daily life in all regions of the world, not only the various forms of physical violence but all other forms of violence: economic, racial, sexual, religious, moral, and psychological.

For us, messengers of a new spirit, these six points of Humanism constitute the basis of our social doctrine and our commitment to action in the world.

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The speech in its entirety can be found here.

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