George Holyoake
English secularist and newspaper editor
Born
1817
209 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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A prominent English secularist, co-operator, and newspaper editor, contributed significantly to the secular movement in the 19th century. Established the term 'secularism' to advocate for the separation of religion from public affairs. Edited and published various periodicals, including the Secular Review and the reasoner, which emphasized rational thought and humanist values. Actively involved in cooperative movements and social reforms, promoting mutual cooperation to improve living conditions for working-class individuals.
Coined the term 'secularism'
Edited the Secular Review
Promoted cooperative movements
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