Ecohumanism / edited by Robert B. Tapp ; in cooperation with the North American Committee for Humanism.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tapp, Robert B.

North American Committee for Humanism.

Series:

Humanism today ; v. 15.

Humanism today ; v. 15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmentalism.

Humanism.

Physical Description:

333 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Prometheus Books, 2002.

Summary:

Humanists are sometimes accused of being so focused on the human race that they ignore the environment and other species. This book is designed to address this criticism. The contributors, all humanists in the naturalistic tradition, show that in fact humanism as a worldview has much to offer environmentalism.

Since humanists are committed to working for a global community in which all humans can flourish, they are as concerned about ecological degradation as environmentalists. But in regard to what should be done about environmental problems, humanists do not hesitate to use the best scientific information and technology to reclaim the natural world while ensuring the welfare of all human beings. Humanists stress that science and technology must be used responsibly and that human beings must learn to give up destructive ideological fantasies, whether political or religious.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1573929379

OCLC:

49500395