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Humanism : a very short introduction /

by Law, Stephen.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Very short introductions: 256.Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011Description: xiv, 150 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.ISBN: 9780199553648 (pbk.); 0199553645 (pbk.).Subject(s): Humanism | Humanism
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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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.


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