The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism presents anedited collection of essays that explore the nature of Humanism asan approach to life, and a philosophical analysis of the keyhumanist propositions from naturalism and science to morality andmeaning. Represents the first book of its kind to look at Humanism notjust in terms of its theoretical underpinnings, but also itsconsequences and its diverse manifestations Features contributions from international and emergingscholars, plus renowned figures such as Stephen Law, CharlesFreeman and Jeaneanne Fowler Presents Humanism as a positive alternative to theism Brings together the world s leading Humanist academics inone reference work INDICE: Notes on Contributors vii.Foreword xi.1 What Is Humanism? 1Andrew Copson.Part I Essentials of Humanism 35.2 Naturalism 37Brendan Larvor.3 Science, Reason, and Scepticism 55Stephen Law.4 Death as Annihilation 72Peter Cave.5 The Good and Worthwhile Life 87A. C. Grayling.Part II Diverse Manifestations 95.6 The Materialists of Classical India 97Jeaneane Fowler.7 Humanism in the Classical World 119Charles Freeman.8 Ancient China 133Merv Fowler.9 Humanistic Thought in the Islamic World of the Middle Ages 153Abdelilah Ljamai.Part III Implications 171.10 Counselling and the Humanist Worldview 173Carmen Schuhmann.11 Making a Home in This World: Humanism and Architecture 194Ken Worpole.12 Humanist Ceremonies: The Case of Non–Religious Funerals in England 216Matthew Engelke.13 Humanism and Education 234John White.14 Humanism and the Political Order 255Alan Haworth.15 Humanism in Recent English Fiction 280Peter Faulkner.Part IV Debates 303.16 Feminism and Humanism 305Pauline Johnson.17 Life Without Meaning? 325Richard Norman.18 Spirituality 347Jeaneane Fowler.19 Is Humanism Too Optimistic? An Analysis of Religion as Religion 374Paul Cliteur.20 Humanism, Moral Relativism, and Ethical Objectivity 403John R. Shook.21 The Future of Humanism 426Peter Derkx.Index 000
- ISBN: 978-1-119-97717-9
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 464
- Fecha Publicación: 08/05/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés