{"product_id":"the-wiley-blackwell-handbook-of-humanism-isbn-9781119977179","title":"The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e presents an edited collection of essays that explore the nature of Humanism as an approach to life, and a philosophical analysis of the key humanist propositions from naturalism and science to morality and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepresents the first book of its kind to look at Humanism not just in terms of its theoretical underpinnings, but also its consequences and its diverse manifestations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions from international and emerging scholars, plus renowned figures such as Stephen Law, Charles Freeman and  Jeaneanne Fowler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents Humanism as a positive alternative to theism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together the world’s leading Humanist academics in one reference work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What Is Humanism? 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrew Copson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Essentials of Humanism 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Naturalism 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrendan Larvor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Science, Reason, and Scepticism 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Law\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Death as Annihilation 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Cave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Good and Worthwhile Life 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. 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Grayling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Diverse Manifestations 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Materialists of Classical India 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeaneane Fowler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Humanism in the Classical World 119\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Freeman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Ancient China 133\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMerv Fowler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Humanistic Thought in the Islamic World of the Middle Ages 153\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbdelilah Ljamai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Implications 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Counselling and the Humanist Worldview 173\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarmen Schuhmann\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Making a Home in This World: Humanism and Architecture 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKen Worpole\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Humanist Ceremonies: The Case of Non-Religious Funerals in England 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthew Engelke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Humanism and Education 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn White\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Humanism and the Political Order 255\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Haworth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Humanism in Recent English Fiction 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Faulkner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Debates 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Feminism and Humanism 305\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePauline Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Life Without Meaning? 325\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Norman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Spirituality 347\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeaneane Fowler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Is Humanism Too Optimistic? An Analysis of Religion as Religion 374\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Cliteur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Humanism, Moral Relativism, and Ethical Objectivity 403\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn R. Shook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 The Future of Humanism 426\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Derkx\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Copson\u003c\/b\u003e is Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association, Vice President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and a former director of the European Humanist Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. C. Grayling\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy and Master of the New College of the Humanities, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College Oxford.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the historical roots and contemporary expressions of Humanism. Readings address the nature of Humanism as an approach to life, and offer philosophical analyses of the key humanist propositions from naturalism and science to morality and meaning. In addition to such renowned academics as Stephen Law, Charles Freeman and  Jeaneanne Fowler, many more established and emerging scholars contribute essays that explore and analyse the richly diverse manifestations of humanism that have emerged in myriad locales and contexts. Casting its net well beyond the usual modern Western narrative, we are shown how humanist expressions emerged in ancient India and China, and throughout the medieval Arabic world. Taking a landmark approach to the study of humanism, the collection features multidisciplinary explorations of the consequences of humanism as it relates to politics, education, psychology, architecture, and more. Up-to-date contributions also focus on the key controversies in the study of humanism, from the accusation of nihilism and place of spirituality to the objectivity of humanist moralities. Innovative and thought-provoking, \u003ci\u003eThe Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e offers illuminating insights into the current thinking on the secular alternative to seeking meaning for our lives in today’s complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This volume brings together key figures in the study of humanism, and it offers tremendous insights and important perspective.  It is must reading for anyone interested in understanding and contextualizing the significance and impact of humanist thought and praxis.  I highly recommend it.”—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Anthony Pinn, Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities, Rice University, Director of Research at the Institute for Humanist Studies, and editor of ‘Humanism: what is it and why does it matter?’ and ‘Everyday Humanism’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As the president of a humanist association I welcome this volume, and as a working academic I’m excited to see the fertile territory of humanism marked out for greater study as a philosophy in its own right.\"—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Jim Al-Khalili, President of the British Humanist Association\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e is the new authoritative guide to the subject. A rapidly-growing worldwide alternative to religion, Humanism has emerged as the critical moral movement of our times. In this volume, for expert and novice alike, the latest thinking and research on the subject are opened up from historical, philosophical and moral standpoints. Chapters are organised around major themes, ranging from essential philosophical positions within Humanism, through Humanism's cultural origins and manifestations, and onto the implications of Humanism as an applied moral position in civil life, architecture, funerals and literature. The book finishes with six chapters on the role of humanism in key contested debates of our times - ranging from feminism to spirituality. With specialist contributors providing detailed accounts in their fields, each chapter is written with a verve and insight that bowls the reader along. This is the essential book to make Humanism accessible to the modern reader.\"—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Callum Brown FRSE, Professor of Late Modern European History and Convenor of the Humanist Studies Hub, University of Glasgow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Humanism is so often overlooked, but I believe it is both the most rational and positive philosophy for life. And it’s not a new thing - the history of humanist thought is deep and inspiring. This volume makes it more accessible both to scholars and the general reader.”—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Alice Roberts, University of Birmingham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is an inspiring book that covers all the important issues of 21st century Humanism. The book couples the academic insights of important scholars to their deep commitment to the Humanist cause. 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