Toward a new political humanism / edited by Barry F. Seidman and Neil J. Murphy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Seidman, Barry F.

Murphy, Neil J., 1978-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political psychology.

Humanism.

Physical Description:

418 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2004.

Summary:

Lays the groundwork for a humanist agenda in the 21st century with its focus on the need for political, economic, and social action.

Contents:

Introduction: The Natural Symbiosis of Progressive Politics and Humanism / Barry F. Seidman, Neil J. Murphy 13

Humanist Manifesto 2000: A Call for a New Planetary Humanism (Condensed) 21

Part I Toward a Humanist Politic

1 Toward a Humanist Politic / Joe Chuman 27

2 A Humanist Theory of Ethics: Inference to the Best Action / Theodore Schick 43

3 Common Ground: Finding Our Way Back to the Enlightenment / Thomas de Zengotita 55

4 The Importance of Church-State Separation / Edd Doerr 71

5 Putting the Humanist Manifesto 2000 into Practice / Gerry Dantone 89

6 Secular Humanism and Politics: An Unapologetically Liberal Perspective / Massimo Pigliucci 101

Part II Political Humanism in America

7 Political Humanism in America: Speaking Out / Paul Kurtz 119

8 Identity Politics from a Humanist Perspective / Norm R. Allen Jr. 125

9 Humanism, Progressive Politics, and Gay Rights / Brent Bowen 139

10 Humanistic Patriotism / Michael Parenti 149

11 An Orwellian Nightmare: Critical Reflections on the Bush Administration / Douglas Kellner 155

12 Resolved: George W. Bush Is the Worst President in American History / Laurence Britt 171

13 The Despoiling of America: How George W. Bush Became the Head of the New American Dominionist Church/State / Katherine Yurica 185

Part III Global Humanism

14 Global Humanism: Paradox and the Concept of the Future / Harvey Sarles 231

15 Eliminating the Cult of Nationalism / Innaiah Narisetti 257

16 Political Humanism in Africa in the Twenty-first Century: A Nigerian Perspective / Leo Igwe 263

17 Democracy versus Secularism in the Muslim World / Taner Edis 273

18 The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Can We Find a Humanist Solution? / Barry F. Seidman 285

19 Worldly Humanism versus the Empire Builders / Edward Said 305

Part IV Revisioning Humanism

20 No More Walls: Humanism's Role in Building Lasting Coalitions / Madelyn Hoffman 317

21 Facing Facts: Policy Implications of the Humanist Commitment to Science / Thomas Clark 343

22 Making the Humanist Commitment a Viable Political Instrument / Agwonorobo Eruvbetine 355

23 Interest-Group Politics and Humanism / Tim Gordinier 367

24 Revisioning Humanism: Building Foundations for Peace and Human Rights / Riane Eisler 375

25 Reinventing Humanism: A Need for New Ideas / Arnell Dowret 389.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-418).

ISBN:

1591022711

OCLC:

54882133