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People of faith often argue that without God, there can be no morality. Indeed, without religion, our lives are left without meaning and are likely to degenerate into moral chaos. In this Very Short Introduction, philosopher Stephen Law explains why these claims are false and why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives. Indeed, Law shows that humanism is a quite positive alternative to religion. The humanist is not simply one who denies the truth of religious belief, but one who believes we can enjoy meaningful, purposeful, and good lives without religion. And far from embracing moral nihilism, humanists are often deeply committed people, to be found at the forefront of many important ethical campaigns. Law goes on to show how the term "humanism" is used in a variety of ways. Marx described himself as a "humanist" but the Pope has also expressed support for what he calls "humanism." Law argues for humanism as it is most commonly understood--as a positive, moral form of atheism.

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  • Title Humanism: A Very Short Introduction
  • Author Stephen Law
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition International Ed
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, New Delhi
  • Publication date 2011-02-11
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9780199553648 / 0199553645
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.4 in (17.27 x 10.92 x 1.02 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Philosophical
    • Religious Orientation: Hindu
  • Category Religion - World Religions
  • Library of Congress subjects Humanism
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2011411472
  • Dewey Decimal Code 144

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Stephen Law is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London.
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