Humanism: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0199553645
- ISBN-13
- 9780199553648
- Series
- Humanism
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 169
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-27
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Author
- Stephen Law
Description
Summary: Philosopher Stephen Law explains why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives.-publisher description.
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