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Paul Kurtz
(1925 - 2012)
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher and skeptic who pioneered secular humanism and founded the Center for Inquiry.
Paul Kurtz (1925–2012) was an influential American philosopher and academic.
He is widely regarded as the father of secular humanism, advocating for a worldview based on reason and ethics.
In 1952, he founded the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP), now known as the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
He later established the Center for Inquiry to promote science, reason, and secular values.
Kurtz authored numerous books, including the Transcendental Temptation and Science and Religion.
His work shaped contemporary discussions on skepticism and humanist philosophy.
Paul Kurtz