The Little Book Of Humanism

Author : Alice Roberts,Andrew Copson
Publisher : Piatkus
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780349425450

Get Book

The Little Book of Humanism by Alice Roberts,Andrew Copson Pdf

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER We all want to lead a happy life. Traditionally, when in need of guidance, comfort or inspiration, many people turn to religion. But there has been another way to learn how to live well - the humanist way - and in today's more secular world, it is more relevant than ever. In THE LITTLE BOOK OF HUMANISM, Alice Roberts and Andrew Copson share over two thousand years of humanist wisdom through an uplifting collection of stories, quotes and meditations on how to live an ethical and fulfilling life, grounded in reason and humanity. With universal insights and beautiful original illustrations, THE LITTLE BOOK OF HUMANISM is a perfect introduction to and a timeless anthology of humanist thought from some of history and today's greatest thinkers.

Author : A. C. Grayling
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802778383

Get Book

The Good Book by A. C. Grayling Pdf

Few, if any, thinkers and writers today would have the imagination, the breadth of knowledge, the literary skill, and-yes-the audacity to conceive of a powerful, secular alternative to the Bible. But that is exactly what A.C. Grayling has done by creating a non-religious Bible, drawn from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions, using the same techniques of editing, redaction, and adaptation that produced the holy books of the Judaeo-Christian and Islamic religions. The Good Book consciously takes its design and presentation from the Bible, in its beauty of language and arrangement into short chapters and verses for ease of reading and quotability, offering to the non-religious seeker all the wisdom, insight, solace, inspiration, and perspective of secular humanist traditions that are older, far richer and more various than Christianity. Organized in 12 main sections----Genesis, Histories, Widsom, The Sages, Parables, Consolations, Lamentations, Proverbs, Songs, Epistles, Acts, and the Good----The Good Book opens with meditations on the origin and progress of the world and human life in it, then devotes attention to the question of how life should be lived, how we relate to one another, and how vicissitudes are to be faced and joys appreciated. Incorporating the writing of Herodotus and Lucretius, Confucius and Mencius, Seneca and Cicero, Montaigne, Bacon, and so many others, The Good Book will fulfill its audacious purpose in every way.

Author : Stephen Law
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199553648

Get Book

Humanism: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Law Pdf

Summary: Philosopher Stephen Law explains why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives.-publisher description.

Author : David W. Ehrenfeld
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195028904

Get Book

The Arrogance of Humanism by David W. Ehrenfeld Pdf

Attacks nothing less than the currently prevailing world philosophy--humanism, which the author feels is exceedingly dangerous in its hidden assumptions.

Author : Serge Chermayeff,Christopher Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : OCLC:1002517673

Get Book

Community and Privacy by Serge Chermayeff,Christopher Alexander Pdf

Author : Peter Cave
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780861543571

Get Book

Humanism by Peter Cave Pdf

Life does not become empty and meaningless in a godless universe. This is the contention at the heart of humanism, the philosophy concerned with making sense of the world through reason, experience and shared human values. In this thought-provoking introduction, Peter Cave explores the humanist approach to religious belief, ethics and politics, and addresses key criticisms. Revised and updated to confront today’s great crises – the climate emergency and global pandemics – and the future of humanism in the face of rapid technological advancement, this is for anyone wishing to better understand what it means to be human in the twenty-first century.

Author : Paul Kurtz
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781615926404

Get Book

In Defense of Secular Humanism by Paul Kurtz Pdf

A spirited defense of secular humanism against fundamentalist critics.

Author : André Comte-Sponville
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0670018473

Get Book

The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality by André Comte-Sponville Pdf

Poses an argument for living a spiritual life that is not dependent on religion, explaining that an acceptance of philosophical spiritual traditions and values does not require practitioners to embrace the existence of a higher order.

Author : Mark Vernon
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444130959

Get Book

Understand Humanism: Teach Yourself by Mark Vernon Pdf

Understand Humanism is the definitive introduction to this diverse and increasingly prominent philosophy. This guide teaches you everything you need to know about humanism, from it's ancient origins and key figures, to humanist answers to pressing modern issues, like climate change and identity politics. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Author : Arthur James Balfour
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547017950

Get Book

Theism and Humanism by Arthur James Balfour Pdf

Theism and Humanism is a work by Arthur Balfour. It examines the apparatus of natural selection in relation to such themes as art, attractiveness, science, and moral principles.

Author : A. C. Grayling
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781408837429

Get Book

The God Argument by A. C. Grayling Pdf

There has been a bad-tempered quarrel between defenders and critics of religion in recent years. Both sides have expressed themselves acerbically because there is a very great deal at stake in the debate. This book thoroughly and calmly examines all the arguments and associated considerations offered in support of religious belief, and does so in full consciousness of the reasons people have for subscribing to religion, and the needs they seek to satisfy by doing so. And because it takes account of all the issues, its solutions carry great weight. The God Argument is the definitive examination of the issue, and a statement of the humanist outlook that recommends itself as the ethics of the genuinely reflective person.

Author : Richard Norman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134405978

Get Book

On Humanism by Richard Norman Pdf

humanism /'hju:meniz(e)m/ n. an outlook or system of thought concerned with human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Albert Einstein, Isaac Asimov, E.M. Forster, Bertrand Russell, and Gloria Steinem all declared themselves humanists. What is humanism and why does it matter? Is there any doctrine every humanist must hold? If it rejects religion, what does it offer in its place? Have the twentieth century's crimes against humanity spelled the end for humanism? On Humanism is a timely and powerfully argued philosophical defence of humanism. It is also an impassioned plea that we turn to ourselves, not religion, if we want to answer Socrates' age-old question: what is the best kind of life to lead? Although humanism has much in common with science, Richard Norman shows that it is far from a denial of the more mysterious, fragile side of being human. He deals with big questions such as the environment, Darwinism and 'creation science', euthanasia and abortion, and then argues that it is ultimately through the human capacity for art, literature and the imagination that humanism is a powerful alternative to religious belief. Drawing on a varied range of examples from Aristotle to Primo Levi and the novels of Virginia Woolf and Graham Swift, On Humanism is a lucid and much needed reflection on this much talked about but little understood phenomenon.

Author : Marilynne Robinson
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780374717780

Get Book

What Are We Doing Here? by Marilynne Robinson Pdf

New essays on theological, political, and contemporary themes, by the Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson has plumbed the human spirit in her renowned novels, including Lila, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, and Gilead, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In this new essay collection she trains her incisive mind on our modern political climate and the mysteries of faith. Whether she is investigating how the work of great thinkers about America like Emerson and Tocqueville inform our political consciousness or discussing the way that beauty informs and disciplines daily life, Robinson’s peerless prose and boundless humanity are on full display. What Are We Doing Here? is a call for Americans to continue the tradition of those great thinkers and to remake American political and cultural life as “deeply impressed by obligation [and as] a great theater of heroic generosity, which, despite all, is sometimes palpable still.”

Author : Elle Harris,Douglas Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1734001348

Get Book

Elle the Humanist by Elle Harris,Douglas Harris Pdf

Author : Michael Rosen,Annemarie Young
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0750288426

Get Book

What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? And Other Big Questions for Kids by Michael Rosen,Annemarie Young Pdf

What does it mean to be a humanist? Is humanism a new idea? How do people live their lives without religious beliefs? The first of its kind aimed at the new curriculum for upper primary and lower secondary school children, this book examines how humanists respond to fundamental questions about morals and ethics, the origins of life, religion and the state. It looks at how humanists mark the milestones of birth, marriage and death. How do people without belief in God live moral and fulfilled lives, with respect for humankind and the universe? This thought-provoking approach encourages readers to think about the big questions for themselves. The book includes contributions from a number of prominent humanists, such as Stephen Fry, Camila Batmanghelidjh, Philip Pullman, Jim Al-Khalili, Natalie Haynes and Shappi Khorsandi, who explain their own philosophy and tell us what is important to them. Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today. Other titles in the series include: What is Feminism? Why do we need It? Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes?