{"product_id":"humanism-a-beginners-guide-updated-edition-9780861543564","title":"Humanism: A Beginner's Guide (Updated Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eLife does not become empty and meaningless in a godless universe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the contention at the heart of humanism, the philosophy concerned with making sense of the world through reason, experience and shared human values. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this thought-provoking introduction, Peter Cave explores the humanist approach to religious belief, ethics and politics, and addresses key criticisms. Revised and updated to confront today's great crises - the climate emergency and global pandemics - and the future of humanism in the face of rapid technological advancement, this is for anyone wishing to better understand what it means to be human in the twenty-first century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Cave\u003c\/b\u003e is a philosopher, Patron of Humanists UK and Honorary Member of Population Matters. Having lectured for many years, he is now Honorary Associate Lecturer at the Open University and often takes part in public debates on religion, ethics and socio-political matters. He is author of many articles and books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Big Think Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy: A Beginner's Guide \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEthics: A Beginner's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, which are also published by Oneworld. He lives in Soho, London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ONEWorld Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485750825234,"sku":"9780861543564","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_570c4d1c-cb51-4518-b38c-139c9c7d3ebf.jpg?v=1730410165","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/humanism-a-beginners-guide-updated-edition-9780861543564","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}