Understanding Humanism is an easy-to-read and informative overview of the beliefs and values of humanism as a non-religious worldview. This short and lively book explores humanism both as a broad historical tradition of thought and as it is embodied in organised institutions. It sets out clearly and systematically the beliefs and values of humanism as well as the reality and personal experience of living as a humanist today. Questions discussed in the book include:
- Is humanism wedded to science as the only valid form of knowledge?
- Why do humanists value the arts?
- What does humanism say about ethical values and the making of moral decisions?
- What are the relations between humanism, science and religious belief?
- Would humanists say that 'life is sacred'?
- What account do humanists give of the basis of human rights, and why they are important?
- Can humanists meet the challenge of nihilism?
- How do humanists find meaning and purpose in life?
Understanding Humanism provides a reliable and easily digestible introduction to the field. Drawing on a wide range of case studies which illustrate what humanism means for individual humanists, this is the ideal textbook for all those, whether students or the general reader, approaching the topic of humanism for the first time.
- ISBN13 9781000645354
- Publish Date 30 September 2022
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format eBook
- Pages 248
- Language English