London : Allen & Unwin , 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Includes previous owner's inscription. Physical description; 432 pages ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; The humanist frame / Julian Huxley -- Body, brain, mind and soul / Russell Brain -- Human animal / C.H. Waddington -- Science is human / J. Bronowski -- Democratic challenge / Francis Williams -- Humanist view of progress / Morris Ginsberg -- Human programme / H.J. Blackham -- Roots of virtue / E.H. Erikson -- Marginal lands of the mind / Francis Huxley -- Love in a humanist frame / Morton M. Hunt -- Shells of society / William Holford -- Towards the condition of music / Michael Tippett -- Social purpose and the integrity of the artist / Stephen Spender -- Integration of knowledge / O.L. Reiser -- Frame of humanist communication / Patrick Meredith -- Education for humanity / H.L. Elvin -- Sociology and public policy / Michael Young -- Humanist economics / Robin Marris -- New horizons for under-developed peoples / Sudhir Sen -- Law, science and humanism / Harry Kalven, Jr., and H. Zeisel -- Humanism and social pathology / Baroness Wootton -- New medicine and its responsibilities / Robert Platt -- What are people for? / G.C.L. Bertram -- Place of conservation / E.M. Nicholson -- Human future / H.J. Muller -- Human potentialities / Aldous Huxley. Subjects; Civilization Philosophy. Civilization Philosophy. Humanismus. Humanism. Humanism 20th century. Civilization, Modern. Civilization Philosophy. Addresses, essays, lectures. Learning and scholarship. Civilization Philosophy. Humanism. Civilization. Humanism History 20th century.

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Bookseller: MW Books Ltd. (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 293183
Title: The humanist frame
Author: Huxley, Julian (1887-1975) [editor]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
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Edition: First Edition
Publisher: London : Allen & Unwin
Date Published: 1961

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