The Humanist Alternative: Some Definitions of Humanism - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0301730423 ISBN 13: 9780301730424

Publisher: Pemberton Publishing Co Ltd, 1973

Synopsis

Those who have contributed to this volume represent a wide spectrum of Humanist opinion in the world today. They are primarily philosophers, psychologists, social scientists, ethical and religious leaders. Among the themes they discuss are historic roots of Humanism, the general problem of definition, the relationship of Humanism to ethics and morality, Humanism and religion, Humanism and atheism and Humanism on the world scene. Most of the varieties of Humanism are represented, including naturalistic Humanism, liberal Humanism, atheistic Humanism, humanistic psychology, behaviourism, Marxism and Zen. Virtually all the selections in this book were written especially for it, although a few have since been published in humanistic journals.

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About the Author

Paul Kurtz (1925-2012), professor emeritus of philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, was the author or editor of more than fifty books, including "The Transcendental Temptation, The Courage to Become," and "Embracing the Power of Humanism," plus nine hundred articles and reviews. He was the founder and chairman of Prometheus Books, the Institute for Science and Human Values, the Center for Inquiry, the Council for Secular Humanism, and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He appeared on many major television and radio talk shows and has lectured at universities worldwide.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Pemberton Publishing Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0301730423
• ISBN 13: 9780301730424
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 190
• Editor: Kurtz Paul