Humanistic Texts
Wisdom, poetry, and philosophy from every culture: five thousand years of writers reflecting on what it means to be human.
About this collection
Humanistic Texts is an anthology compiled by Rex Pay between 2001 and 2010. It gathers excerpts from writers across Sumer, Egypt, China, India, Greece, the Islamic world, Europe, Africa, Japan, Korea, and the Americas, chosen to show mutual understanding and shared humanity across cultures.
Each page introduces an author, then lets them speak in their own words. Start with the background, skim the summary of authors, or read the introduction to humanism.
Highlights