Understand Humanism: Teach Yourself

Author:   Mark Vernon
Publisher:   John Murray Press
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9781444103502


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   25 June 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Understand Humanism is the definitive introduction to this diverse and increasingly prominent philosophy. This guide teaches you everything you need to know about humanism, from it's ancient origins and key figures, to humanist answers to pressing modern issues, like climate change and identity politics.

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Author:   Mark Vernon
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Teach Yourself
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781444103502


ISBN 10:   1444103504
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   25 June 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

: Acknowledgements : Foreward : Introduction : 01 Classical antecedents : 02 Renaissance humanism : 03 Enlightenment humanism : 04 Contemporary humanism 1: Marxism, utilitarianism and pragmatism : 05 Contemporary humanism 2: existentialists and 'anti-humanists' : 06 Contemporary humanism 3: Darwin, organised humanism and Christians : 07 Ten pressing issues : 08 Humanism as a way of life : Glossary

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Mark Vernon is a writer and journalist. He is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck College, London and has a PhD in philosophy. He was previously a priest in the Church of England.

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