What is Humanism and Why Does it Matter?
Published on 1. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-908049-63-6 (ISBN)
Description
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 21st 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.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a must read for all who claim belief in a deity. It demonstrates how one has, as a Christian, more in common with one's humanist brothers and sisters than with other Christians who remain complicit with sexist, racist, classist, and heterosexist structures which deny one's humanity." Miguel A. De La Torre, Iliff School of Theology, USAMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
349 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908049-63-6 (9781908049636)
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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.
Content
Introduction SECTION ONE: WHAT IS HUMANISM? 1. Humanism as Experience, Howard B. Radest, South Carolina Medical Association, USA 2. Humanism as Guide to Life Meaning, Anthony B. Pinn, Rice University, USA 3. Humanism as a Meaning Frame, Peter Derkx, University of Humanistics, Netherlands SECTION TWO: WHY DOES HUMANISM MATTER? 4. If War Is Not the Answer: An Altermodern Approach to Political Engagement, Sharon D. Welch, Meadville Lombard Theological School, USA 5. Humanist Outlaws: Thinking Religion/Living Humanism, Monica R. Miller, Lewis & Clark College, USA SECTION THREE: WHAT TO DO WITH HUMANISM? 6. Beyond Kumbaya: Culturally Relevant Humanism in an Age of 'Posts', Sikivu Hutchinson, journalist and author 7. Humanism and the Big Problem, Dale McGowan, journalist and author 8. Growing Humanism in a Faith Dominated Society, Maggie Ardiente and Roy Speckhardt, both American Humanist Association Appendices Bibliography Index