The case for a thoughtful secularism from some of today's most
distinguished scientists, philosophers, and writers Can secularism
offer us moral, aesthetic, and spiritual satisfaction? Or does the
secular view simply affirm a dog-eat-dog universe? At a time when
the issues of religion, evolution, atheism, fundamentalism, Darwin,
and science fill headlines and invoke controversy, The Joy of
Secularism provides a balanced and thoughtful approach for
understanding an enlightened, sympathetic, and relevant secularism
for our lives today. Bringing together distinguished historians,
philosophers, scientists, and writers, this book shows that
secularism is not a mere denial of religion. Rather, this positive
and necessary condition presents a vision of a natural and
difficult world—without miracles or supernatural
interventions—that is far richer and more satisfying than the
religious one beyond. From various perspectives—philosophy,
evolutionary biology, primate study, Darwinian thinking, poetry,
and even bird-watching—the essays in this collection examine the
wealth of possibilities that secularism offers for achieving a
condition of fullness. Factoring in historical contexts, and
ethical and emotional challenges, the contributors make an honest
and heartfelt yet rigorous case for the secular view by focusing
attention on aspects of ordinary life normally associated with
religion, such as the desire for meaning, justice, spirituality,
and wonder. Demonstrating that a world of secular enchantment is a
place worth living in, The Joy of Secularism takes a new and
liberating look at a valuable and complex subject. The contributors
are William Connolly, Paolo Costa, Frans de Waal, Philip Kitcher,
George Levine, Adam Phillips, Robert Richards, Bruce Robbins,
Rebecca Stott, Charles Taylor, and David Sloan Wilson.
General
| Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2012 |
| First published: |
November 2012 |
| Editors: |
George Levine
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| Dimensions: |
235 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
272 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-15602-6 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-691-15602-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780691156026 |
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