Approaching Humankind - Towards an Intercultural Humanism (Hardcover)

Every human life form encapsulates an idea of humankind and humanity. Today, this very idea is challenged by the various and diverging needs for cultural orientation in the age of globalization. One of the recent attempts to meet these challenges is provided by a new humanism with an intercultural intent. Such humanism can be conceptualized only by the collaborative efforts of different academic disciplines at exploring the human being as the gist of what is meant by humanity. Thus, this volume explores the pertinent fields of knowledge from the perspectives of philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, economy, psychology, neurobiology, history, and gender studies. Focusing on the guiding question of what is meant by being a human, the contributions of this volume encompass a fascinating spectrum of insights, which will orientate future discussions on humanity and humanism. Every human life form encapsulates an idea of humankind and humanity. Today, this very idea is challenged by the various and diverging needs for cultural orientation in the age of globalization. One of the recent attempts to meet these challenges is provided by a new humanism with an intercultural intent. Such humanism can be conceptualized only by the collaborative efforts of different academic disciplines at exploring the human being as the gist of what is meant by humanity. Thus, this volume explores the pertinent fields of knowledge from the perspectives of philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, economy, psychology, neurobiology, history, and gender studies. Focusing on the guiding question of what is meant by being a human, the contributions of this volume encompass a fascinating spectrum of insights, which will orientate future discussions on humanity and humanism.

General

Imprint:	V&R unipress GmbH
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	June 2013
First published:	June 2013
Editors:	J orn R usen
Series editors:	Sorin Antohi • Chun-chieh Huang • J orn R usen
Dimensions:	245 x 163 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-3-8471-0058-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups
LSN:	3-8471-0058-0
Barcode:	9783847100584

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