Understand Humanism: Teach Yourself

Mark Vernon (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

272 Seiten

2010
Teach Yourself (Verlag)
9781444103502 (ISBN)

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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.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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.

: 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

Erscheint lt. Verlag	25.6.2010
Reihe/Serie	Teach Yourself - General
Sprache	englisch
Maße	129 x 198 mm
Gewicht	220 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Geschichte der Philosophie
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
ISBN-13	9781444103502 / 9781444103502
Zustand	Neuware