Paul Kurtz has been the dominant voice of secular humanism over
the past thirty years. This compilation of his work reveals the
scope of his thinking on the basic topics of our time and his many
and varied contributions to the cause of free thought. It focuses
on the central issues that have concerned Kurtz throughout his
career: ethics, politics, education, religion, science, and
pseudoscience.
The chapters are linked by a common theme: the need for a new
enlightenment, one committed to the use of rationality and
skepticism, but also devoted to realizing the highest values of
humanist culture. Many writings included here were first published
in magazines and journals long unavailable. Some of the essays have
never before been published. They now appear as a coherent whole
for the first time. Also included is an extensive bibliography of
Kurtz's writings. "Toward a New Enlightenment "is essential for
those who know and admire Paul Kurtz's work. It will also be an
important resource for students of philosophy, political science,
ethics, and religion.
Among the chapters are: "Humanist Ethics: Eating the Forbidden
Fruit"; "Relevance of Science to Ethics"; "Democracy without
Theology"; "Misuses of Civil Disobedience"; "The Limits of
Tolerance"; "Skepticism about the Paranormal: Legitimate and
Illegitimate"; "Militant Atheism vs. Freedom of Conscience";
"Promethean Love: Unbound"; "The Case for Euthanasia"; and "The New
Inquisition in the Schools."
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