On Humanism

by Richard Norman

Book Overview

What is humanism and why does it matter? Is there any doctrine every humanist must hold? If it rejects religion, what does it offer in its place? Have the twentieth century's crimes against humanity spelled the end for humanism?

On Humanism is a timely and powerfully argued philosophical defence of humanism. It is also an impassioned plea that we turn to ourselves, not religion, if we want to answer Socrates' age-old question: what is the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0092ITSU4
• ISBN13: 9780415670418
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.6"