Who Are We ?
Who are we? You and I, and any other world citizen who has been attracted to this topic. Any one who likes to support, promote, practice, or discuss applied humanism, requesting the application of humane ideas into the societal structures of family, education, economy, and into the established political systems around the world.
Applied humanism means to put human nature, human basic needs and human basic rights such as the right to preserve self, the right to maintain self worth, and the right to be informed, ahead of other societal elements such as economy and science. In fact, in a humanist society the core goal of economy, governing system, family and education, would be to establish and maintain the above mentioned rights along with all other previously recognized human rights, for all human beings. Applied humanism means bringing humanity into the societal systems of government, economy, education and family, and into the core systems of character shaping, while recognizing religion as an individual personal choice outside the societal structures.
This author believes that the overly valued monetary and the inhumane International economic systems are the main sources of many existing problems around the world. To make a better society and for real advancement, we, as the entity of people and government combined, instead of allowing the economic considerations shape our lives, must focus on the needs of human beings. Equally important, is creating better/healthier characters who can and care to create better world for all.
Similar to the nature which holds within and circulates both birth and death, the human mind has the roots in two opposite energy sources of positive thoughts and negative thoughts, capable of creating growth or destruction. In fact, the collective thoughts of human beings in each period of time determines the pattern and level of growth and destruction in the world.
• (Has your voice / opinion been heard? , Have your thoughts been counted on the collective thoughts of your time?, Have you had the opportunity to feel connected to the life on earth beyond yours? )
Dr. shahnaz Moslehi was born and raised in Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in International Educational Planning from The University of Southern California and she has studied Political Education at London University. Her Master’s is in Management of Social Work and she practices Psychotherapy.
Dr. Moslehi has written many books and articles. Having a passion for social and political issues, she is an idealist and analytical thinker who values humanity, liberation and social order. She also loves children, nature, art and music.
Since her immigration to the United States on 1979, she has been involved in both Iranian and American public affairs. Her public activities include the following:
+ Guest speaker to the World Affairs Council, World Federalist Association,Columbia University , and ABC- K. G. O. Radio Station,
+ Member of a TV production team for a weekly magazine/variety show, public access TV,
+Affiliation with the American Humanist Association and leading weekly group discussions,
+Guest speaker to various Iranian organizations such as Nipok, and Sokhan,
+Producing and hosting weekly Iranian Radio program (1994-1996),
+Producing and hosting a live weekly TV program (2004),
+Teaching Social Psychology at Azad university in Tehran, creating a wall magazine for their students and giving a speech on the topic of education and life in 21st. century (1997- 99),
+Editorial management of a quarterly magazine on humanism named RAMA, producing four issues including one special issue on war (Iraq war), addressing partly her ideas on Applied Humanism (2002- 04).
Published books by this writer include:
• Ideal Society / Man-Ruling Society and the First Thousand People, 1996, the book offers a new way of man social living, through presentation of a thesis for establishing an experimental humanist society. The abstract of the book has been reviewed and praised by former Vice President Al Gore as very informative and interesting.This book is published by authorhouse at 2006 under title of Man-Rulling Society.
• An Introduction to Iranian Culture / Ask Me About Me, 1988, a look at the psychology of Iranians influenced by their history.
• Iranian Immigrants, 1984, (written in Persian), a research-based study.
• The Search, 1991 (written in Persian), a romantic novel filled with philosophical ideas about life.
• Painful Wedding, 2000, Snaps of life experiences of Iranian people under the Islamic government, including the exercise of lashing in the public law.
• " Arman shahre dast yaftani " , same as Man - Rulling Society , written in Farsi , Published by Rooshangaran , 2006 , Tehran
* Also, two more books, New Wave Psychology/The Art of Living, and Memories of Iran, to be published soon.
Dr. shahnaz Moslehi,
Tel: 9821 - 88370110 ( Tehran - Iran )
0912 - 6789519
( Mobile - Tehran )
E-mail: shanaz_m@msn.com
Note:
1. The author will support and encourage interested individuals organizing local group gatherings for discussions on topics such as education, family, media, governing and economic systems which may best fit a humanist society. Held meetings need to be open to public, implementing open discussions, group decision-making, and no secrecy policy, as these conditions are needed for a healthy and meaningful communication, and are encouraged by this writer for all social entities, family units, and governments.
2. The author also will support efforts to create the "Humanist Republic of Iran".