For Humanism

For Humanism
Author: David Alderson
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Humanism
ISBN: 9780745336190

The restoration of humanism to the radical left

For Humanism

For Humanism
Author: David Alderson
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Humanism
ISBN: 9780745336145

Today, anti-humanism is a dominant, even definitive, feature of contemporary theory. This book sets out to challenge this by establishing the historical context that resulted in humanism's eclipse, critiquing anti-humanism, and exploring alternative, neglected traditions and possible new directions. Humanism is a diverse and complex tradition that may facilitate the renewal of progressive theory through the championing of human subjectivity, agency and freedom. Across four extended essays, David Alderson, Kevin Anderson, Barbara Epstein and Robert Spencer engage critically with the Marxist tradition, recent developments in poststructuralism, postcolonialism and queer theory.

The Little Book of Humanism

The Little Book of Humanism
Author: Alice Roberts
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2020-08-27
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0349425450

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.

Reason and Reverence

Reason and Reverence
Author: William R. Murry
Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781558965188

Humanism

Humanism
Author: Peter Cave
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2022-04-07
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0861543572

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.

The Best of Humanism

The Best of Humanism
Author: North American Committee for Humanism
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1988
Genre: Humanism
ISBN: 9780879753818

"Published in cooperation with the North American Committee for Humanism."

Applied Humanism

Applied Humanism
Author: Jennifer Hancock
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2019-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1949991431

This book provides a short introduction to the philosophy of humanism and discusses how and why it is being applied to business and why it is so effective when you do so. You can’t understand humanistic business management unless you understand what humanism is. This book provides a short introduction to the philosophy of humanism and discusses how and why it is being applied to business and why it is so effective when you do so. Humanism helps us prioritize human value as important. It supports positive interpersonal relationships and collaborative and respectful decision-making. Since all businesses are in the business of solving problems, good problem solving is essential to good business. Humanism has already transformed many other disciplines including psychology, medicine, nursing, and more. Additionally, humanism is foundational to the practice of human resources, without which businesses cannot operate. It is important for business managers to understand the philosophy fully so they can understand how to not only manage people more effectively, but how to operate their businesses in a way that helps the communities in which they operate. This book will provide the primer they need to create more effective and ethical businesses.

In Defense of Secular Humanism

In Defense of Secular Humanism
Author: Paul Kurtz
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2010-09-09
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1615926402

A spirited defense of secular humanism against fundamentalist critics.

The Impact of Humanism

The Impact of Humanism
Author: Margaret Lucille Kekewich
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780300082210

These are explored through a reassessment of the role of humanism, with case studies in music (Josquin Desprez), moral philosophy (Valla, Castiglione, Erasmus, More) and political thought (Machiavelli)." "This book is the first in a series of three specifically designed for the Open University course, The Renaissance in Europe: A Cultural Enquiry. The series is designed to appeal both to the general reader and to those studying undergraduate arts courses in the period."--BOOK JACKET.

Humanism and Religion

Humanism and Religion
Author: Jens Zimmermann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2012-01-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199697752

Jens Zimmermann suggests that the West can rearticulate its identity and renew its cultural purpose by recovering the humanistic ethos that originally shaped Western culture. He traces the religious roots of humanism, and combines humanism, religion and hermeneutic philosophy to re-imagine humanism for our current cultural and intellectual climate.