The Humanist

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The Humanist applies humanism—a natural and democratic outlook informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion—to broad areas of social and personal concern. With a distinguished cadre of writers covering everything from science and religion to media and technology to politics and popular culture, the Humanist continues to challenge readers with insightful ethical critique and commentary on the central issues of our time.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1927

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

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General

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Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment.
Philosophy.
Society/Culture: General, Pop culture, Social issues.
Other: See guidelines.

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Review: 700 - 1,200 words.
Article: 1,000 - 2,000 words.
Essay: 700 - 1,400 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: 700 - 1,400 words.
Book Excerpt: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Film/Television: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Nature/Environment.
Philosophy: General, See guidelines.
Science.
Society/Culture: General, Pop culture, Social issues.
Other: See guidelines.

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Poem: No line limits known.

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Open to all/most Forms.

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Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment.
Philosophy.
Society/Culture: General, Pop culture, Social issues.
Other: See guidelines.

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Media: Text.

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Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.

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Cartoon/Comic strip.

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Open to all/most Art Styles.

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Nature/Environment.
Philosophy.
Society/Culture: General, Pop culture, Social issues.
Other: See guidelines.

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Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
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Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026

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