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Law, Stephen.

Humanism : a very short introduction / Stephen Law. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - xiv, 150 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 256 . - Very short introductions ; 256. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-146) and index.

History of humanism -- Arguments for the existence of God -- An argument against the existence of God -- Humanism and morality -- Humanism and secularism -- Humanism and moral and religious education -- The meaning of life -- Humanist ceremonies.

Philosopher Stephen Law explains why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives.-publisher description.

ISBN: 9780199553648 (pbk.) 0199553645 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2011411472

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Humanism.
Humanism.

LC Class. No.: B821 / L39 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 144