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What is Humanism and Why Does it Matter? (Studies in Humanist Thought and Praxis) - Softcover

Pinn, Anthony B.

 
9781844656608: What is Humanism and Why Does it Matter? (Studies in Humanist Thought and Praxis)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1844656608 ISBN 13: 9781844656608
Publisher: Routledge, 2013

Synopsis

We live in a world of social, political, economic, and religious rupture. Ideologies polarise to fuel confrontation within communities, nations and regions of the world. At this point in the twenty-first century, humanism's focus on reason, ethics and justice offers the potential to rethink and re-engage in new ways. "What Is Humanism, and Why Does It Matter?" brings together leading humanist thinkers and activists to examine humanism and how it can work in the world. Humanism is often misunderstood. The movement includes both atheists and agnostics, who seek to make ethical sense of the world based on shared human values and a concern for human welfare, happiness and fulfillment. "What Is Humanism, and Why Does It Matter?" presents an overview and exploration of the meaning and nature of humanism, both as a philosophy and as a way of engaging with the challenges of the world.

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About the Author

Anthony B. Pinn is Professor of Humanities and Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University, USA, and Director of Research for the Institute for Humanist Studies.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844656608
ISBN 13 
9781844656608
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
208