New "faith icon" for Eudaimonists, Objectivists, or Nontheistic Philosophical Path?

[Eudaimonist]

The addition of the humanist icon (to the atheist and agnostic icons) was very welcome, since that allows an atheist or agnostic who also happens to be a humanist to express their worldview in terms of what they believe rather than what they don't.

However, there are people, such as myself and a few others, who get left out since we don't quite identify closely enough with humanism to want to be counted as one. Such people are Objectivists, such as Asimov and myself, Eudaimonists, of which I and Loundry are two examples (though we also may reasonably count as Objectivists), and perhaps others who are lurking about. And there may be other nontheists on a specific, identifiable philosophical path in life that is not, strictly speaking, secular humanism (e.g. Stoics and Aristotelians).

If I was to petition for a new icon, would you be interested in one of these? Which one would you be most interested in?

A generic nontheistic philosophical path icon would be a small greek pillar.

A Eudaimonist icon would be a tiny version of the Fellowship of Reason's symbol.

An Objectivist icon would be a golden dollar symbol.

Cast your vote, and give your opinions.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[*Starlight*]

I agree with all three... it's good to add new faith icons, because then people can choose an icon which describes them more accurately

 

[Eudaimonist]

I agree with all three... it's good to add new faith icons, because then people can choose an icon which describes them more accurately

Thanks, I appreciate your support.

Oh, if anyone would be willing to change to one or more of those icons, please indicate which ones, and rank them in order of preference. If I request a new icon, I want to be able to say how many people have requested to change to that icon once it becomes available.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Dikki]

The addition of the humanist icon (to the atheist and agnostic icons) was very welcome, since that allows an atheist or agnostic who also happens to be a humanist to express their worldview in terms of what they believe rather than what they don't.

However, there are people, such as myself and a few others, who get left out since we don't quite identify closely enough with humanism to want to be counted as one. Such people are Objectivists, such as Asimov and myself, Eudaimonists, of which I and Loundry are two examples (though we also may reasonably count as Objectivists), and perhaps others who are lurking about. And there may be other nontheists on a specific, identifiable philosophical path in life that is not, strictly speaking, secular humanism (e.g. Stoics and Aristotelians).

If I was to petition for a new icon, would you be interested in one of these? Which one would you be most interested in?

A generic nontheistic philosophical path icon would be a small greek pillar.

A Eudaimonist icon would be a tiny version of the Fellowship of Reason's symbol.

An Objectivist icon would be a golden dollar symbol.

Cast your vote, and give your opinions.


eudaimonia,

Mark

Can you also give a short statement about what these faiths are about? In broad terms, so as not to awaken The Big Discussion?

 

[Eudaimonist]

Can you also give a short statement about what these faiths are about? In broad terms, so as not to awaken The Big Discussion?

I assume that anyone who wants one of these icons already knows whether or not it applies to them. But briefly:

Eudaimonism: This may, in the broadest sense, refer to anyone who views a rational, flourishing life (aimed at personal eudaimonia) to be the highest ethical value. While some secular humanists are technically eudaimonists, and some eudaimonists may consider themselves secular humanists, there isn't a good overlap. Plenty of people may be eudaimonists without being secular humanists, and vice versa.

Objectivism: This refers to the philosophy of Ayn Rand, which is a eudaimonistic philosophy, but refers to a specific one. Even though this is a narrower and less-inclusive category than eudaimonist, it is possible that more people will want this icon compared to the eudaimonist one.

Nontheistic philosophical path: Any nontheistic philosophy not covered by secular humanism would make this a good choice. Stoics, neo-Aristotelians, etc could fit in here.

No "Big Discussion" allowed. Let's just stick to the icons.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[MoonlessNight]

I don't know that I would have said yes to these icons a couple of years ago, but the way things are now certainly faith icons say more than just whether one believes in God or is part of an organized religion (or not). Certainly with the humanist icon out there we at least need an icon for people who are following a philosophical path which isn't listed ("other religion" doesn't really cut it.) And I don't see anything wrong with having a specific icon for Eudaimonism or Objectivism either. The only thing that worries me is the amount of overlap in users that may occur, since you can only have one icon. But then again, that's a problem with the system as it is, I think.

 

[Asimov]

Sounds good to me. It at least allows people to fit into a positive label rather than just a negative label.

 

[MewtwoX]

I agree with more faith icons!

 

[David Gould]

I would support them all. I would choose to have the Greek pillar. It would be difficult to have a faith icon for my specific world view, as I do not know what it is called, if anything.

 

[theeyesoftammyfaye]

yes, i support the addition of more faith icons. my faith currently has no icon of its own, and i'd like to get one added. course, i wouldn't know how to MAKE one, let alone petition for it to get added. good luck with this!

 

[quatona]

Since most everybody here seems to be able to read and write I´d prefer a textfield - in which everyone can label their worldview as precisely or loosely as they want - over those icons.

 

[Eudaimonist]

Since most everybody here seems to be able to read and write I´d prefer a textfield - in which everyone can label their worldview as precisely or loosely as they want - over those icons.

I agree that would be preferable, but it would require a small redesign of the post format and would therefore be a much tougher sell. Let's consider that a separate petition.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Goatboy]

I'd be happy to see all three.

Though I'd be a touch jealous of the Objectivist symbol.
Why do you guys get the bling?

There may not be enough clear ground between Eudaimonist/Nontheist Phil (both being somewhat generic).

But Objectivist really should have one (pretty defined philosophy after all).

I think I'd stick to atheist though.
(I'm just plain negative).

 

[MewtwoX]

Sounds like there is support for this idea, so I'll post a topic linking back to this one in the "Suggest New Features" Forum.


EDIT: Here is the topic:

http://www.christianforums.com/t3229135-new-icons-eudaimonist-objectivist-general-nontheist.html

 

[levi501]

More then one icon each would be nice.. because agnosticism and humanism don't exclude religion... christianity especially.

 

[Eudaimonist]

There may not be enough clear ground between Eudaimonist/Nontheist Phil (both being somewhat generic).

I was describing eudaimonism in its broadest and most inclusive sense as a school of ethics, and I was trying not to get into so much detail as to start the "Big Discussion". There's more detail the narrower in one goes. For me, personally, the term gets quite detailed.

But Objectivist really should have one (pretty defined philosophy after all).

Agreed.

I think I'd stick to atheist though.
(I'm just plain negative).

I'm sure that most atheists here will stick with the atheist icon. That's fine.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Eudaimonist]

Sounds like there is support for this idea, so I'll post a topic linking back to this one in the "Suggest New Features" Forum.

Thanks.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Eudaimonist]

It appears that most or all faith icons are 16x16 gifs. I'll use these dimensions, and attempt designing all three icons this weekend and post them here when I am done.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Dikki]

I assume that anyone who wants one of these icons already knows whether or not it applies to them. But briefly:
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Thank you!

 

[Namaste]

I would love to see a non-theistic philosophical paths icon. I would definitely sport that icon if it were to become available.