"New Humanism" by M. N. Roy is a philosophical treatise advocating for a radical shift in human consciousness and societal organization. Roy proposes a human centered approach to ethics, politics, and culture, emphasizing individual freedom, rationality, and social justice. Rejecting dogma and superstition, he argues for a secular, scientific worldview that prioritizes human welfare and progress. The book serves as a manifesto for Roy's philosophy of Radical Humanism, promoting the values of reason, compassion, and egalitarianism in the pursuit of a more enlightened society.
M. N. Roy (1887-1954) was an influential Indian revolutionary and political theorist. Initially a key figure in the Indian independence movement and a founder of the Communist Party of India, he later became disillusioned with Soviet communism. Roy developed Radical Humanism, advocating for individual freedom, democracy, and social justice. His ideas continue to inspire debates on human rights and political philosophy.
The Conference of the Radical Democratic Party of India. held in Bombay during the last week of December 1946, resolved to issue a manifesto incorporating the fundamental principles of New Humanism which it had been developing ever since its foundation six years ago. A statement of these principles in the form of Theses was adopted by the Conference. In pursuance of the resolution, a draft of the manifesto to be issued was submitted to the Central Political Council of the party which met on May 23rd to 25th, 1947, to discuss the document. The draft being an elaboration of the There’s adopted by the Party Conference, and also of a statement on the international situation issued previously, the Central Political Council of the party approved it on principle. But as author of the draft, I moved that formal endorsement by the Party and publication of the manifesto in its behalf should be deferred yet for some time. The motion was adopted with the proviso that meanwhile the draft should be published, so that it might be considered by progressive opinion throughout the world. It is, however, not a statement of my personal view. The original draft prepared by me has been considerably improved thanks to valuable suggestions from others. Philip Spratt, Sikander Choudhury and V. M. Tarkunde should be particularly mentioned.
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