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Humanism: A Very Short Introduction

By Stephen Law

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2011
ISBN
978-0-19-955364-8, 0199553645
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
798 kB (817521 bytes)
Series
Very short introductions 256
Pages
150\0
Time added
2019-09-25 00:06:06
Humanism;Philosophy;Humanismus;Humanismus

Description

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. Abstract: What is humanism? Can there be morality without God? Without religion, are our lives left without meaning? Stephen Law considers all these questions in this Very Short Introduction. Discussing the arguments for and against religious belief, and examining the value and meaning of life, he explores humanism as a positive alternative to religion.  Read more... Content: History of humanism -- Arguments for the existence of God -- An argument against the existence of God -- Humanism and morality -- Humanism and secularism -- Humanism and moral and religious education -- The meaning of life -- Humanist ceremonies.

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