A Humanist Think Tank

The Institute for Applied Humanism (IAH) is a Humanist think tank whose primary purposes are to:

  • Research and advance the scientific understanding of Humanism.
  • Educate people about Humanism as a worldview, a life stance, an egalitarian value system, and a scientific naturalistic philosophy.
  • Promote, protect, and develop Humanist values.
  • Foster development and application of Humanism in society

Social and Cultural Research and Education

Research and Education on Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Policy

Research and Education on Business and NGO Policy

A passion for improving society.

Our policy work extends from a general public policy focus at all levels to the particular policies of individual corporations and nongovernmental organizations.

  • Scholarly, thought-provoking articles.
  • Analysis on issues of the day.
  • Case studies that celebrate Humanism.
Alain Locke: [I am] more of a humanist than a pragmatist.