Beschreibung:
Human welfare, happiness and fulfillment are much sought after in our world of social, political and economic upheaval. These are desires that lie at the heart of humanism.
Introduction PART I: WHAT IS HUMANISM? 1. Humanism as Experience Howard B. Radest 2. Humanism as Guide to Life Meaning Anthony B. Pinn 3. Humanism as a Meaning Frame Peter Derkx PART II: WHY DOES HUMANISM MATTER? 4. If War Is Not the Answer: An Altermodern Approach to Political Engagement Sharon D. Welch 5. Humanist Outlaws: Thinking Religion/Living Humanism Monica R. Miller PART III: WHAT TO DO WITH HUMANISM? 6. Beyond Kumbaya: Culturally Relevant Humanism in an Age of 'Posts' Sikivu Hutchinson 7. Humanism and the Big Problem Dale McGowan 8. Growing Humanism in a Faith Dominated Society Maggie Ardiente and Roy Speckhardt Appendices Bibliography