Embracing the Power of Humanism

by Paul Kurtz

Book Overview

Is life meaningful without religion? Can one be moral and not believe in God? While many Americans believe that God is necessary to secure moral order, Paul Kurtz argues that it is quite possible for rationalists and freethinkers to lead exemplary lives. Embracing the Power of Humanism is a collection of essays organized into five parts: "The Exuberant Life," "Independence," "Altruism," "Humanism," and "Ethical Truth" throughout which Kurtz...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847699668
• ISBN13: 9780847699667
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring.

As much as I tend to disagree with Paul Kurtz on more abstract philosophical issues, I found myself unable to tear away from EMBRACING THE POWER OF HUMANISM, which compiles some of the most inspiring parts of his other books. Kurtz successfully conveys the sheer wonder, power, and exuberance of the humanistic outlook. Although I do not feel I learned anything especially new, I came away feeling unusually energized - a feeling which still persists, long after the book is back on the shelf.

Shows that non-religious folks have Compassion and brains

While I may not always agree with everything or much of what Paul Kurtz may say , I do believe Embracing the Power of Humanism is a valuable tool in showing those who profess to have "spiritual/religious beliefs" that those who do Not, i.e. Mr Kurtz, can be equally as humane and thoughtful. Compassionate and wise. That it is the actions that speak louder than words. It saddens me that those I know, who are non-religious, atheists, agnostics etc are so often thought of or looked upon as being "lesser than".

An Intellectual "How-To" Manual for Living Without Religion

An outstanding book that advocates living a meaningful life ... WITHOUT religion. Professor Kurtz defends both individual autonomy and creative fulfillment (libertarian values) *and* altruism and empathy. EMBRACING THE POWER OF HUMANISM is both the best available book on normative humanist ethics and a powerful defense of naturalistic ethics.