The Courage to Become - The Virtues of Humanism (Hardcover)

Does life have meaning if one rejects belief in God? This book responds affirmatively to that question. Paul Kurtz, America's leading secular humanist, provides a powerful defense of the humanist alternative, rejecting both religious spirituality and nihilism. In this inspirational book, Kurtz outlines the basic virtues of the secular humanist outlook. These virtues include courage, not simply to be or to survive, but to overcome and become; that is, to fulfill our highest aspirations and ideals in the face of obstacles. The two other virtues Kurtz identifies are cognition (reason and science in establishing truth) and moral caring (compassion and benevolence in our relationships with others.) Kurtz offers an optimistic appraisal of the "human prospect" and outlines a philosophy both for the individual and the global community.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1997
First published:	June 1997
Authors:	Paul Kurtz
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-95897-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Humanist & secular alternatives to religion > General Books > Philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Humanist & secular alternatives to religion > General
LSN:	0-275-95897-3
Barcode:	9780275958978

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