ISHASH
@ishash.bsky.social
The International Society for Historians of Atheism, Secularism, and Humanism.
So excited about this! An excellent opportunity to present and discuss the ideas behind 'Relational Atheism' with @ishash.bsky.social All the details about the online webinar here 👇:
ISHASH@ishash.bsky.social · 6d agoFor our next webinar we’ll be hosting @rsoneira.bsky.social who will share insights from new book ‘Relational Atheism: Studying Unbelief in Ancient Greece’ on Wed 7 October. Save the date! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
For our next webinar we’ll be hosting @rsoneira.bsky.social who will share insights from new book ‘Relational Atheism: Studying Unbelief in Ancient Greece’ on Wed 7 October. Save the date! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
I am stepping down as co-director of the research network @ishash.bsky.social. It has been really great. This position has meant I have learned a lot and met so many intelligent and warm people. I am very proud of all the webinars, conferences and informative work we’ve done over these eight years.
ISHASH@ishash.bsky.social · last wk.We’re delighted to announce Dr Niels De Nutte as the new co-director of ISHASH, working alongside @claregs.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @antnlj.bsky.social for his brilliant work as co-director over the past 8 years! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/team/
We’re delighted to announce Dr Niels De Nutte as the new co-director of ISHASH, working alongside @claregs.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @antnlj.bsky.social for his brilliant work as co-director over the past 8 years! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/team/
A preview of the Richard Carlile chapter from the forthcoming book LOOSE CANNONS, an illustrated history of vivid freethinking humanist rebels, created by @polypartist.bsky.social and Madeleine Goodall. Plus crowdfunder for the book - contribute if you can! freethinker.co.uk/2026/06/rich...
Richard Carlile, a LOOSE CANNON - The Freethinker
The Freethinker is happy to present an entertaining and cheeky look at the Richard Carlile chapter from the forthcoming…
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REMINDER: Sign up for our next Freethought History Webinar #11: A New Vision of Thomas Paine. With Gary Berton and Scott Cleary. Happening a week from today! freethinker.co.uk/2026/05/free...
Freethought History Webinar #11: A New Vision of Thomas Paine. With Gary Berton and Scott Cleary (20 June 2026). - The Freethinker
An invitation to the eleventh in our Freethought History Webinar series.
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I had the best time at @humanists.uk‘s Festival of Humanism sharing the poetry of historical humanists, hearing about the power of poetry for humanists today & showing this unique scrapbook from @conwayhall.bsky.social‘s archive! Support Conway Hall: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/conway-hall
Following on from the publication of the new edition of 'On Liberty', @hrmccabe.bsky.social will be joining @humanists.uk on 20 May to discuss Harriet Taylor Mill, her recognition as co-author & her profound philosophical legacy ℹ️ Event info ➡️ humanists.uk/events/in-conversation-with/helen-mccabe/
In conversation with Helen McCabe
Join us and Professor Helen McCabe as we dive into Harriet Taylor Mill's profound philosophical legacy, highlighting the groundbreaking new research that finally recognizes her as a co-author of the i...
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@nottspolitics.bsky.social · 4mo ago"It is great to be part of this collaborative project to see justice done for Harriet Taylor Mill, and John Stuart Mill". @nottspolitics.bsky.social Prof. @drhmccabe.bsky.social on the publication of the new edition of On Liberty 📚 Read more about it here 🔗 tinyurl.com/mwcv3sfr
We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s webinar on the history of American Freethought. Get in touch if you’re not an ISHASH member and would like to join us 📕
ISHASH@ishash.bsky.social · 4mo agoJoin us next Thursday (9 April) to hear from David C. Hoffman about his new book ‘American Freethought: The History of a Social Movement, 1794-1948.’ Full details here: atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
Join us next Thursday (9 April) to hear from David C. Hoffman about his new book ‘American Freethought: The History of a Social Movement, 1794-1948.’ Full details here: atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
Join us next Thursday (9 April) to hear from David C. Hoffman about his new book ‘American Freethought: The History of a Social Movement, 1794-1948.’ Full details here: atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
Our Associate Director Barathy M.G. will be giving what’s sure to be a fascinating talk about global networks of freethought. Full details of the free webinar linked below.
The Freethinker@thefreethinkermag.bsky.social · 5mo agoAnnouncing the next Freethought History Webinar! Join us on 14 April to hear Barathy M.G. discuss the connections between British and Indian freethinkers - particularly those between Charles Bradlaugh, @natsecsoc.bsky.social founder, and India. freethinker.co.uk/2026/03/free...
Our Associate Director Barathy M.G. will be giving what’s sure to be a fascinating talk about global networks of freethought. Full details of the free webinar linked below.
The Freethinker@thefreethinkermag.bsky.social · 5mo agoAnnouncing the next Freethought History Webinar! Join us on 14 April to hear Barathy M.G. discuss the connections between British and Indian freethinkers - particularly those between Charles Bradlaugh, @natsecsoc.bsky.social founder, and India. freethinker.co.uk/2026/03/free...
Introducing our new Teaching Resources page! Check out the syllabi, reading lists, and assignment ideas shared by ISHASH members. We hope this inspires others to bring the histories of atheism, secularism & humanism into their teaching.
Thanks to generosity of our members, @ishash.bsky.social now hosts a page of teaching resources that bring histories of freethought into cultural and intellectual history, literature and religious studies courses. Check it out! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/teaching-res...
Teaching Resources
This webpage collects syllabi, module outlines, seminar plans, assignment ideas, and classroom activities related to histories of atheism, secularism, and humanism. Materials are from a variety of …
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Most international academic networks and cooperations are about research, not teaching. Therefore I am very happy that our network now has published a page with teaching resources. Examples from many different contexts.
ISHASH@ishash.bsky.social · 5mo agoIntroducing our new Teaching Resources page! Check out the syllabi, reading lists, and assignment ideas shared by ISHASH members. We hope this inspires others to bring the histories of atheism, secularism & humanism into their teaching.
Introducing our new Teaching Resources page! Check out the syllabi, reading lists, and assignment ideas shared by ISHASH members. We hope this inspires others to bring the histories of atheism, secularism & humanism into their teaching.
Our Recent Books webpage is updated with two fresh titles from February 2026: - Rethinking Atheism in the Early Modern World - P McGhee (ed.) - What God Kept for Himself: Atheism, Sodomy, and Radical Dissent in Renaissance Italy - U Grassi atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/books/
Recent Books
Rethinking Atheism in the Early Modern World – Patrick Seamus McGhee (ed.). February 2026, Palgrave MacMillan. What God Kept for Himself: Atheism, Sodomy, and Radical Dissent in Renaissance I…
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Our first webinar of 2026 will be a chance to reflect on, discuss, and share experiences of teaching histories of atheism, secularism, and humanism. Join us on Wed 18 February - just get in touch to register, all welcome! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
Check out the new Fellowship Program for Humanist Thought @americanhumanist.bsky.social for early career researchers working in any discipline on the humanist-secularist-nonreligious spectrum! Deadline 20 March 2026. Details here: americanhumanist.org/about/opport...
Fellowship Opportunity | Fellowship Program for Humanist Thought - American Humanist Association
Applications are being considered by the Fellowship Program for Humanist Thought, an American Humanist Association and Institute for Humanist Studies program, new in 2026. Fellows are researchers havi...
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We're looking forward to hosting David C. Hoffman for a webinar discussion about his new book on Thursday 9 April! Details here: atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
Hopkins Press@hopkinspress.bsky.social · last yr.In "American Freethought," David C. Hoffman traces the history of the freethought movement to discover the strategies that allowed it to endure and succeed in a fervently religious nation. Now available from Hopkins Press. www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...
Our first webinar of 2026 will be a chance to reflect on, discuss, and share experiences of teaching histories of atheism, secularism, and humanism. Join us on Wed 18 February - just get in touch to register, all welcome! atheismsecularismhumanism.wordpress.com/seminars/
🍾🍾The paperback edition of Anticlerical Legacies is out today! manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526195821/
Manchester University Press - Anticlerical legacies
Anticlerical legacies - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Anticlerical legacies by Elad Carmel
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Having learned of Stephen Weldon’s book at a recent webinar co-hosted by @nonreligioncf.bsky.social and @ishash.bsky.social, I’ve started reading The Scientific Spirit of American Humanism.
Happening this evening - there’s still time to sign up and join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation!
ISHASH@ishash.bsky.social · 9mo agoJoin us on Wednesday for another "Nonreligion Past and Present" webinar, this time on nonreligion and science. In cooperation with @nonreligioncf.bsky.social. As always we have great scholars in the panel. Do not forget to register to get the zoom link: uottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Happening this Wednesday! Register for the latest webinar in our series, Nonreligion, Past and Present: Interdisciplinary Conversations, a collaboration with @ishash.bsky.social. This webinar will focus on science and nonreligion. Oct 29, 1pm ET Register here: uottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Wednesday for another "Nonreligion Past and Present" webinar, this time on nonreligion and science. In cooperation with @nonreligioncf.bsky.social. As always we have great scholars in the panel. Do not forget to register to get the zoom link: uottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register now for the latest webinar in our series, Nonreligion, Past and Present: Interdisciplinary Conversations, a collaboration with @ishash.bsky.social. This webinar will focus on the relationship between science and the natural world. Oct 29, 1pm ET Register uottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Looking forward hearing our newest associate director, Barathy MG, speaking at this webinar!
Humanists UK@humanists.uk · 10mo agoDiscover India's rich humanist heritage from ancient Charvaka philosophy to modern secular ideals. Join our expert panel discussion on 16 October online. humanists.uk/events/explo...
Join me next Tuesday to discuss a fascinating paper that reconstructs a group biography of twelve women whose commitment to freethought is evidenced through their wills. All are welcome to join this webinar on history of (non)religion, women's lives, and archives - details below!
Clare Stainthorp@claregs.bsky.social · 11mo agoOn Tuesday 30 Sept I’ll be the respondent to Nyala Karla Nauwelaer’s paper ‘The feminization thesis under scrutiny: the case of the freethinking women of Ghent (late 19th - early 20th century)’. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating conversation! www.aehrc.es/sfm-nyala-ka...
