The Devil and Secular Humanism: The Children of the Enlightenment by Howard Rade

Description: The Devil and Secular Humanism by Howard Radest There is currently much confusion about the nature of humanism and a good deal of interest in its point of view. Humanism, Radest maintains, is the true descendant of the age of reason and freedom.In this unique volume, humanism is viewed as being misunderstood by both traditionalists and the humanists themselves. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There is currently much confusion about the nature of humanism and a good deal of interest in its point of view. As the object of attack and suspicion by fundamentalists, conservatives, and traditional religionists, Howard B. Radest believes that humanism deserves a clear and responsible treatment. He accomplishes this in this book by clarifying the nature of humanism in historical and current thought. The Enlightenment, Radest states, gave birth to a number of humanist values that are still being worked out in todays societies. He reconstructs how humanist values have been considered dangerous by those who fear a change in the status quo. Humanism, Radest maintains, is the true descendant of the age of reason and freedom.In this unique volume, humanism is viewed as being misunderstood by both traditionalists and the humanists themselves. Radest does not wish to disparage traditional beliefs, but he emphasizes that humanism is a legitimate philosophical, ideological, and religious alternative--a party to the current struggle for a postmodern life philosophy. The Devil and Secular Humanism examines humanism in a more comprehensive way than most current literature, and it includes an assessment of the prospects for humanism in the years ahead. It will be of great use to a literate, but nontechnical, audience who are engaged in philosophy, religion, law, and politics. Author Biography HOWARD B. RADEST is Director of the Ethical Culture Fieldston Schools in New York City. He is also Dean of The Humanist Institute and the founder and chairman of Columbia Universitys Seminar on Moral Education. He is the author of Can We Teach Ethics? (Praeger, 1989). Table of Contents PrefaceFirst Person Singular: From Philosophy to BiographyThe Devil and Secular Humanism: The Fundamentalist TemptationReligions of Humanity: Rationalism, Free Thought, and Ethical CultureHumanism Against Itself: The Religious DebateIllusions of Spirituality: The Sentimental TemptationDoing Good: The Liberal TemptationThe Humanist at Home: Naturalism RevisitedA Humanists Companions: Democracy ReconstructedHumanists Journey: Without EndingsSelected BibliographyIndex Promotional This volume clarifies the nature of humanism by exploring historical and current thought. Often the object of attack and suspicion by fundamentalists, conservatives, and traditional religionists, humanism here receives clear and responsible treatment. Long Description There is currently much confusion about the nature of humanism and a good deal of interest in its point of view. As the object of attack and suspicion by fundamentalists, conservatives, and traditional religionists, Howard B. Radest believes that humanism deserves a clear and responsible treatment. He accomplishes this in this book by clarifying the nature of humanism in historical and current thought. The Enlightenment, Radest states, gave birth to a number of humanist values that are still being worked out in todays societies. He reconstructs how humanist values have been considered dangerous by those who fear a change in the status quo. Humanism, Radest maintains, is the true descendant of the age of reason and freedom. In this unique volume, humanism is viewed as being misunderstood by both traditionalists and the humanists themselves. Radest does not wish to disparage traditional beliefs, but he emphasizes that humanism is a legitimate philosophical, ideological, and religious alternative--a party to the current struggle for a postmodern life philosophy. The Devil and Secular Humanism examines humanism in a more comprehensive way than most current literature, and it includes an assessment of the prospects for humanism in the years ahead. It will be of great use to a literate, but nontechnical, audience who are engaged in philosophy, religion, law, and politics. Promotional "Headline" This volume clarifies the nature of humanism by exploring historical and current thought. Often the object of attack and suspicion by fundamentalists, conservatives, and traditional religionists, humanism here receives clear and responsible treatment. Details ISBN027593442X Year 1990 ISBN-10 027593442X ISBN-13 9780275934422 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1990-11-30 Subtitle The Children of the Enlightenment Country of Publication United States DEWEY 144 Place of Publication Westport Pages 184 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Short Title The Devil and Secular Humanism Language English Media Book UK Release Date 1990-11-30 AU Release Date 1990-11-30 NZ Release Date 1990-11-30 US Release Date 1990-11-30 Author Howard Radest Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:120089920;

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