Stephen Law

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Humanism: A Very Short IntroductionPaperback, 11 February 2011

Humanism: A Very Short Introduction
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Part of Series
Very Short Introductions
Print Length
168 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published
11 Feb 2011
ISBN-10
0199553645
ISBN-13
9780199553648

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People of faith often argue that without God, there can be no morality. Indeed, without religion, our lives are left without meaning and are likely to degenerate into moral chaos. In this Very Short Introduction, philosopher Stephen Law explains why these claims are false and why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives. Indeed, Law shows that humanism is a quite positive alternative to religion. The humanist is not simply one who denies the truth of religious belief, but one who believes we can enjoy meaningful, purposeful, and good lives without religion. And far from embracing moral nihilism, humanists are often deeply committed people, to be found at the forefront of many important ethical campaigns. Law goes on to show how the term "humanism" is used in a variety of ways. Marx described himself as a "humanist" but the Pope has also expressed support for what he calls "humanism." Law argues for humanism as
it is most commonly understood--as a positive, moral form of atheism.

Product Details

Author:
Stephen Law
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
11 February 2011
Dimensions:
17.27 x 10.92 x 1.02 cm
ISBN-10:
0199553645
ISBN-13:
9780199553648
Language:
English
Location:
Oxford, England
Pages:
168
Weight:
136.08 gm

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