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1	The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community more books like this by David C Korten add to wishlist In his classic international bestseller, "When Corporations Rule the World," David Korten exposed the destructive and oppressive nature of the global corporate economy and helped spark a global resistance movement. Now, he shows that the problem runs deeper than corporate domination -- with far greater consequences. Korten argues that global ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Man for Himself: An Inquiry Into the Psychology of Ethics more books like this by Erich Fromm add to wishlist In Man for Himself, Dr. Fromm examines the confusion of modern man--who, because he lacks faith in nay principle by which life ought to be guided, becomes the helpless prey of forces within and without himself. From the broad, interdisciplinary perspective that marks Dr. Fromm's distinguished oeuvre, he shows that psychology cannot divorce itself ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £10.39! \| first editions
3	Meditations for the Humanist: Ethics for a Secular Age more books like this by A C Grayling add to wishlist In a brilliant collection of brief meditations on the problems and possibilities of being human, nearly 50 linked commentaries explore love, lying, perseverance, revenge, racism, religion, history, loyalty, health, and leisure. see all copies from £7.31! new only from £10.83! \| first editions
4	Man for Himself more books like this by Erich Fromm add to wishlist Routledge is now re-issuing this prestigious series of 204 volumes originally published between 1910 and 1965. The titles include works by key figures such asC.G. Jung, Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Otto Rank, James Hillman, Erich Fromm, Karen Horney and Susan Isaacs. Each volume is available on its own, as part of a themed mini-set, or as part of a ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £8.51! \| first editions
5	Life, Sex and Ideas: The Good Life Without God more books like this by A C Grayling add to wishlist Short and elegantly written, this volume contains 60 essays organized under the categories of moral matters, public culture, community and society, anger and war, and grief and remembrance. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
6	The Heart of Things: Applying Philosophy to the 21st Century more books like this by A C Grayling add to wishlist In this new collection A.C. Grayling adds to the variety of discussion and insight in his previous three essay collections. He returns to questions of personal ethics and the problems of the contemporary world, but also looks at the lives and ideas of great thinkers, the role of the arts in civilisation, and the need for reason everywhere Anthony ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £2.69! \| first editions
7	Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism more books like this by Paul Kurtz (Read by) add to wishlist Fundamentalists from all religious persuasions deny the possibility of morality without belief in God. Yet belief in God is no guarantee of moral virtue - as the recent televangelist scandals have shown. Are there ethical, non-religious choices that will work for a world in crisis? Paul Kurtz, America's leading secular humanist philosopher, ... see all copies from £5.15! new only from £8.77! \| signed copies
8	Solidarity: From Civic Friendship to a Global Legal Community more books like this by Hauke Brunkhorst, Jeffrey Flynn (Translator) add to wishlist In Solidarity, Hauke Brunkhorst brings a powerful combination of theoretical perspectives to bear on the concept of "democratic solidarity," the bond among free and equal citizens. Drawing on the disciplines of history, political philosophy, and political sociology, Brunkhorst traces the historical development of the idea of universal, egalitarian ... see all copies from £24.69! new only from £24.69!
9	Disrupted Dialogue: Medical Ethics and the Collapse of Physician-Humanist Communication (1770-1980) more books like this by Robert M Veatch add to wishlist Medical ethics changed dramatically in the past 30 years because physicians and humanists actively engaged each other in discussions that sometimes led to confrontation and controversy, but usually have improved the quality of medical decision-making. Before then medical ethics had been isolated for almost two centuries from the larger ... see all copies from £6.81! new only from £6.81! \| first editions
10	Atheistic Humanism more books like this by Antony Flew add to wishlist This collection of essays by one of the world's most distinguished philosophers addresses the many and diverse aspects of atheistic humanism. Antony Flew begins his comprehensive study with 'Fundamentals of Unbelief', in which he argues that there is no good or sufficient natural reason to believe: that the universe was created by a conscious, ... see all copies from £5.62! new only from £18.57! \| first editions
11 view cover	Ethics Without God more books like this by Kai Nielsen add to wishlist Nielsen argues that morality cannot be based on religion, and that there is no evidence to show that non-believers despair or lose their sense of identity and purpose. He shows that the implications of Christian absolutism are more likely to be monstrous than are those of a secular ethic that incorporates an independent principle of justice. see all copies from £3.19! new only from £10.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	The Fullness of Life more books like this by Paul Kurtz add to wishlist In Part I, Kurtz takes us on a tour of the chief religious and moral philosophies available to Western man at this time. He gives detailed critiques of Christian theism and of Marxism. He shows how the original humanism of Marx has been betrayed in the Communist nations. In Part II, Kurtz brilliantly develops a positive viewpoint, a dynamic ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £10.52! \| first editions
13 view cover	Prodigal Press: The Anti-Christian Bias of the American News Media more books like this by Marvin Olasky add to wishlist America is a culture in crisis. The Turning Point Series outlines a bold strategy for helping believers to think and act in ways that will impact the institutions of culture toward a Christian worldview. These books -- on politics, economics, education, the arts and more -- offer biblical understanding of complex issues and practical advice for ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £10.79! \| first editions
14 view cover	Problems of Life and Death: A Humanist Perspective more books like this by Kurt Baier add to wishlist Noted scholar and humanist argues that we can find answers to important human questions without recourse to faith in a supernatural deity. What gives purpose to our existence? What happens to our mind and body when we die? What invests our lives with meaning and propels us to go on from day to day? These are some of the questions that have ... see all copies from £9.60! new only from £14.55! \| first editions
15 view cover	A Society Fit for Human Beings more books like this by Elie Maynard Adams add to wishlist Argues for a humanistic cultural reformation to counter our materialistic values and science-dominated intellectual life and shows how this would affect our lives and transform our society. A Society Fit for Human Beings contends that there is a profound incoherence in the foundations of modern Western civilization and that we are on a self ... see all copies from £5.11! new only from £10.50! \| first editions
16 view cover	How to Defend Humane Ideals: Substitutes for Objectivity more books like this by James R Flynn add to wishlist One of the principal moral and psychological problems of our time is whether humane ideals can be defended. Loss of faith in the objectivity of ethics has encouraged a sense of hopelessness. The notion that no ideal is better than any other, that a humane commitment has no rational advantage over Nietzsche's contempt for ordinary people, has been ... see all copies from £8.29! new only from £12.37!
17 view cover	Live Now: Inspiring Accounts of Overcoming Adversity more books like this by George Klein, Clas Von Sydow (Translator), Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Preface by) add to wishlist Why do some individuals triumph in situations that would physically or emotionally destroy most people? When tremendous physical, psychological, or emotional adversity threatens to destroy us, how can we hold on, gather strength, and conquer the obstacles in our path? Could 'flow' be the way out an antidote to the poisons of our time? "Live Now" ... see all copies from £8.03! new only from £13.79!
18 view cover	The Courage to Become: The Virtues of Humanism more books like this by Paul Kurtz add to wishlist A defense of secular humanist philosophy against the claims both of religious spirituality and postmodernist nihilism. Kurtz, a professor emeritus of philosophy at SUNY Buffalo, is editor of "Free Inquiry" magazine and chairman of the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £19.81! \| first editions
19 view cover	Humanist Manifesto 2000 more books like this by Paul Kurtz add to wishlist This entirely new "Humanist Manifesto" is designed to address the problems of the twenty-first century and the millennium beyond. Providing a strong defence of scientific naturalism and technology, it is offered as a contribution to the dialogue among the different cultural, political, and economic viewpoints in the world. "Humanist Manifesto 2000 ... see all copies from £7.07! new only from £9.09!
20	Biblical Vs. Secular Ethics: The Conflict more books like this by R. Joseph Hoffman (Editor), Gerald A. Larue (Editor) add to wishlist Establishing acceptable norms of behaviour and consistent standards of conduct has been part of the human enterprise since the dawn of time. Without principles of ethics and the moral rules that affect individual behaviour, humankind would plunge into a state of chaotic indifference, insecurity, and unending fear. But while few question the need ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £23.03! \| first editions
21	Moral problems in contemporary society; essays in humanistic ethics more books like this by Paul Kurtz add to wishlist see all copies from £4.92! new only from £11.73! \| first editions
22 view cover	Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Secularism more books like this by Paul Kurtz add to wishlist Fundamentalists from all religious persuasions deny the possibility of morality without belief in God. Yet belief in God is no guarantee of moral virtue - as the evils committed in the name of religion, past and present, have shown. Are there ethical, non-religious choices that will work for a world in crisis? Paul Kurtz, America's leading secular ... see all copies from £8.92! new only from £9.20!
23 view cover	Freedom of Conscience: A Baptist/Humanist Dialogue more books like this by Paul D Simmons (Editor) add to wishlist For many years, both Baptists and humanists have been embroiled in heated controversy in the public square. Fundamentalist Baptists have leveled strong charges against humanists, especially secular humanists, accusing them of undermining the moral and social fabric of America. And secular humanists have, in turn, accused some Baptists of betraying ... see all copies from £8.67! new only from £35.61! \| first editions
24	Human Worth more books like this by Richard Paul Janaro add to wishlist see all copies from £4.95!
25	Humanism and moral theory : a psychological and social inquiry more books like this by Reuben Osborn add to wishlist see all copies from £3.93! first editions

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