1: Introducing humanism
2: What is a humanist?
3: My humanism: Michael Rosen
4: My humanism: Annemarie Young
5: What is the purpose of life?
6: My humanism: Stephen Fry
7: Can you be good without gods or religion? Where do moral values come from?
8: Values and laws
9: My humanism: Camila Batmanghelidj
10: A statement of values
11: My humanism: Philip Pullman
12: Life - How did it all begin?
13: My humanism: Jim Al-Khalili
14: Humanism through history
15: My humanism: Natalie Haynes
16: How do humanists mark life's big events?
17: A wedding
18: A naming ceremony
19: A funeral
20: My humanism: Shappi Khorsandi
21: What next? What do you think?
22: Festivals
23: Your personal charter
24: Glossary
25: Useful information
26: Index
Products specifications
Author
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Michael Rosen |
Pub Date
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28/04/2016 |
Binding
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Paperback / softback |
Pages
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48 |
Country
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United Kingdom |
Dewey
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211.6 |
GBPPrice
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8.99 |
What does it mean to be a humanist? Is humanism a new idea? How do people live their lives without religious beliefs? The first of its kind aimed at the new curriculum for upper primary and lower secondary school children, this book examines how humanists respond to fundamental questions about morals and ethics, the origins of life, religion and the state. It looks at how humanists mark the milestones of birth, marriage and death. How do people without belief in God live moral and fulfilled lives, with respect for humankind and the universe? This thought-provoking approach encourages readers to think about the big questions for themselves.
The book includes contributions from a number of prominent humanists, such as Stephen Fry, Camila Batmanghelidjh, Philip Pullman, Jim Al-Khalili, Natalie Haynes and Shappi Khorsandi, who explain their own philosophy and tell us what is important to them.
Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.
Other titles in the series include:
What is Feminism? Why do we need It?
Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes?