Humanism (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Definitions of humanism have evolved throughout the centuries as the term has been adopted for a variety of purposes - literary, cultural and political - and reactions against humanism have contributed to movements such as postmodernism and anti-humanism. Tony Davies offers a clear introduction to the many uses of this influential yet complex concept and this second edition extends his discussion to include:

• a comprehensive history of the development of the term and its influences
• theories of post-humanism, cybernetics and artificial intelligence
• implications of concepts of humanism and post-humanism on political and religious activism
• discussion of the key figures in humanist debate from Erasmus and Milton to Chomsky, Heidegger and Foucault
• a new glossary and further reading section.

With clear explanations and poignant discussions, this volume is essential reading for anyone approaching the study of humanism, post-humanism or critical theory.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The New Critical Idiom
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	2007
Authors:	Tony Davies
Series editors:	John Drakakis
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-42064-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary theory
LSN:	0-415-42064-4
Barcode:	9780415420648

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