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Humanism is a philosophy that emphasizes the value of human life in all its creative potential within a secular context. Humanism is skeptical of religious beliefs and relies on science as the basis for understanding the universe. Although humanism has become most fully developed in the West, its origins lie throughout the world, and this perspective is shared by people from many different cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.In this succinct, informative, and enlightening introduction to humanism, Jim Herrick, a leading humanist advocate in Great Britain, provides a very readable account of the guiding principles, history, and practice of humanism in today's world. Herrick surveys the tradition of humanism as it developed over many centuries, its skepticism toward belief in God and an afterlife, humanist values and arguments for morality outside of a religious framework, its attitude of tolerance toward different lifestyles and belief systems, its endorsement of democratic political principles, its strong ties to science, its evaluation of the arts as an exploration of human potential, and its concern for environmental preservation and the long-term sustainability of the earth.In conclusion, Herrick briefly describes the various humanist organizations throughout the world; particular causes championed by humanists (women's rights, racial and sexual equality, freedom of speech and information, and education, among others); and the future of humanism.
Humanism is a philosophy that emphasizes the value of human life in all its creative potential within a secular context. Humanism is skeptical of religious beliefs and relies on science as the basis for understanding the universe. Although humanism has become most fully developed in the West, its origins lie throughout the world, and this perspective is shared by people from many different cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds.In this succinct, informative, and enlightening introduction to humanism, Jim Herrick, a leading humanist advocate in Great Britain, provides a very readable account of the guiding principles, history, and practice of humanism in today's world. Herrick surveys the tradition of humanism as it developed over many centuries, its skepticism toward belief in God and an afterlife, humanist values and arguments for morality outside of a religious framework, its attitude of tolerance toward different lifestyles and belief systems, its endorsement of democratic political principles, its strong ties to science, its evaluation of the arts as an exploration of human potential, and its concern for environmental preservation and the long-term sustainability of the earth.In conclusion, Herrick briefly describes the various humanist organizations throughout the world; particular causes championed by humanists (women's rights, racial and sexual equality, freedom of speech and information, and education, among others); and the future of humanism.
Über den Autor
Jim Herrick was Executive Director of the SDSU Alumni Association and worked at San Diego State for over 37 years. Jim is also in the Ultimate Frisbee Hall of Fame, juggles objects of any size, and can walk on his hands for blocks.
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Erscheinungsjahr: | 2005 |
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Genre: | Philosophie |
Jahrhundert: | Deutscher Idealismus |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Seiten: | 105 |
ISBN-13: | 9781591022398 |
ISBN-10: | 1591022398 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Herrick, Jim |
Hersteller: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. |
Maße: | 216 x 140 x 7 mm |
Von/Mit: | Jim Herrick |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.02.2005 |
Gewicht: | 0,167 kg |
Über den Autor
Jim Herrick was Executive Director of the SDSU Alumni Association and worked at San Diego State for over 37 years. Jim is also in the Ultimate Frisbee Hall of Fame, juggles objects of any size, and can walk on his hands for blocks.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2005 |
---|---|
Genre: | Philosophie |
Jahrhundert: | Deutscher Idealismus |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Seiten: | 105 |
ISBN-13: | 9781591022398 |
ISBN-10: | 1591022398 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Herrick, Jim |
Hersteller: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. |
Maße: | 216 x 140 x 7 mm |
Von/Mit: | Jim Herrick |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.02.2005 |
Gewicht: | 0,167 kg |
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