Humanism : an introduction / Jim Herrick ; with a preface by Lauries Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Herrick, Jim.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanism.

Physical Description:

x, 105 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2005.

Summary:

In this succinct, informative, and enlightening introduction to humanism-a philosophy that emphasizes the value of human life in all its creative potential within a secular context-Jim Herrick, a leading humanist advocate in Great Britain, provides a highly readable account of the guiding principles, history, and practice of humanism in today's world. Herrick surveys the fradition of humanism as it developed over many centuries, its skepticism toward belief in God and an ofterlife, 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.

Contents:

Humanism outlined

The humanist tradition

Humanism, philosophy, God and the afterlife

Humanism and morality

Humanism and religion

Humanism and politics

Humanism and science

Humanism and the arts

Humanism and the environment

Organised humanism

International humanism

Humanist action and humanist living

The future of humanism.

Notes:

Originally published: Great Britain: Rationalist Press, 2003.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1591022398

OCLC:

55764529