A Copson
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2015
9781119977179
The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism
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Gebonden, 464 blz.
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John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781119977179
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Samenvatting
The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism presents an edited collection of essays that explore the nature of Humanism as an approach to life, and a philosophical analysis of the key humanist propositions from naturalism and science to morality and meaning.
Represents the first book of its kind to look at Humanism not just in terms of its theoretical underpinnings, but also its consequences and its diverse manifestations
Features contributions from international and emerging scholars, plus renowned figures such as Stephen Law, Charles Freeman and Jeaneanne Fowler
Presents Humanism as a positive alternative to theism
Brings together the world s leading Humanist academics in one reference work
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Notes on Contributors vii</p>
<p>Foreword xi</p>
<p>1 What Is Humanism? 1<br />Andrew Copson</p>
<p>Part I Essentials of Humanism 35</p>
<p>2 Naturalism 37<br />Brendan Larvor</p>
<p>3 Science, Reason, and Scepticism 55<br />Stephen Law</p>
<p>4 Death as Annihilation 72<br />Peter Cave</p>
<p>5 The Good and Worthwhile Life 87<br />A. C. Grayling</p>
<p>Part II Diverse Manifestations 95</p>
<p>6 The Materialists of Classical India 97<br />Jeaneane Fowler</p>
<p>7 Humanism in the Classical World 119<br />Charles Freeman</p>
<p>8 Ancient China 133<br />Merv Fowler</p>
<p>9 Humanistic Thought in the Islamic World of the Middle Ages 153<br />Abdelilah Ljamai</p>
<p>Part III Implications 171</p>
<p>10 Counselling and the Humanist Worldview 173<br />Carmen Schuhmann</p>
<p>11 Making a Home in This World: Humanism and Architecture 194<br />Ken Worpole</p>
<p>12 Humanist Ceremonies: The Case of Non–Religious Funerals in England 216<br />Matthew Engelke</p>
<p>13 Humanism and Education 234<br />John White</p>
<p>14 Humanism and the Political Order 255<br />Alan Haworth</p>
<p>15 Humanism in Recent English Fiction 280<br />Peter Faulkner</p>
<p>Part IV Debates 303</p>
<p>16 Feminism and Humanism 305<br />Pauline Johnson</p>
<p>17 Life Without Meaning? 325<br />Richard Norman</p>
<p>18 Spirituality 347<br />Jeaneane Fowler</p>
<p>19 Is Humanism Too Optimistic? An Analysis of Religion as Religion 374<br />Paul Cliteur</p>
<p>20 Humanism, Moral Relativism, and Ethical Objectivity 403<br />John R. Shook</p>
<p>21 The Future of Humanism 426<br />Peter Derkx</p>
<p>Index 440</p>
<p>Foreword xi</p>
<p>1 What Is Humanism? 1<br />Andrew Copson</p>
<p>Part I Essentials of Humanism 35</p>
<p>2 Naturalism 37<br />Brendan Larvor</p>
<p>3 Science, Reason, and Scepticism 55<br />Stephen Law</p>
<p>4 Death as Annihilation 72<br />Peter Cave</p>
<p>5 The Good and Worthwhile Life 87<br />A. C. Grayling</p>
<p>Part II Diverse Manifestations 95</p>
<p>6 The Materialists of Classical India 97<br />Jeaneane Fowler</p>
<p>7 Humanism in the Classical World 119<br />Charles Freeman</p>
<p>8 Ancient China 133<br />Merv Fowler</p>
<p>9 Humanistic Thought in the Islamic World of the Middle Ages 153<br />Abdelilah Ljamai</p>
<p>Part III Implications 171</p>
<p>10 Counselling and the Humanist Worldview 173<br />Carmen Schuhmann</p>
<p>11 Making a Home in This World: Humanism and Architecture 194<br />Ken Worpole</p>
<p>12 Humanist Ceremonies: The Case of Non–Religious Funerals in England 216<br />Matthew Engelke</p>
<p>13 Humanism and Education 234<br />John White</p>
<p>14 Humanism and the Political Order 255<br />Alan Haworth</p>
<p>15 Humanism in Recent English Fiction 280<br />Peter Faulkner</p>
<p>Part IV Debates 303</p>
<p>16 Feminism and Humanism 305<br />Pauline Johnson</p>
<p>17 Life Without Meaning? 325<br />Richard Norman</p>
<p>18 Spirituality 347<br />Jeaneane Fowler</p>
<p>19 Is Humanism Too Optimistic? An Analysis of Religion as Religion 374<br />Paul Cliteur</p>
<p>20 Humanism, Moral Relativism, and Ethical Objectivity 403<br />John R. Shook</p>
<p>21 The Future of Humanism 426<br />Peter Derkx</p>
<p>Index 440</p>
