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Overview
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."
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781560001188 |
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Publisher: | Transaction Publishers |
Publication date: | 01/30/1991 |
Edition description: | REV |
Pages: | 416 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |
About the Author
Paul Kurtz (1925-2012) was president of Prometheus Books and professor emeritus of philosophy at the State University of New York. In addition, he was the founder of the Committee of Skeptical Inquiry, Council of Secular Humanism, and the Center of Inquiry. He was the author of numerous books and articles, including Skepticism and Humanism: The New Paradigm.