Published: July 30, 2011
Words: 11,706 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465948748

Short description

This book is written to provide a quick overview of the philosophy of Humanism. Humanism is one of the most influential and yet most maligned philosophies of all time. Unfortunately, most people don’t know anything about it. I intend to change that with this book. Consider yourself introduced.

Extended description

This book is written to provide a quick overview of the philosophy of Humanism for the average Joe or Jane. I don’t care which actually because I’m a Humanist and I don’t judge people based on their gender or skin color or any other arbitrary characteristic. So, let’s revise that introductory statement. This book is for the average human, regardless of his or her name, who wants to learn more about Humanism.

Humanism is one of the most influential and yet most maligned philosophies of all time. Unfortunately, most people don’t know anything about it. To make matters worse, there are a lot of people who are already Humanists and just don’t know it yet because no one has ever taken the time to properly introduce them to the philosophy.

I intend to change that with this book. Consider yourself introduced.

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history, overview, humanism, humanists, humanist, famous, faq, humanistic, humanist ethics, introduction

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Review by: William Carter on April 03, 2012 :
I like the book that she wrote. I heard about it because I am doing a course she is moderating called Practical Humanism.

http://www.centerforinquiry.net/moodle/course/view.php?id=18

It did help to clarify what humanism is and gave practical tips on how to practice humanism and compassion .
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: jdolan on Nov. 20, 2011 :
The perfect length introduction to humanism. When I have been asked about humanism I have been able to point friends and relatives to this book assured that its straight forward and approachable style wont put anyone off.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Aaron Harmon on Sep. 28, 2011 :
Jen Hancock's Handy Humanism Handbook is a short and sweet and straightforward introduction to humanism. It would serve well as an introduction to those who are curious or perhaps a gift for a relative who just wants to know what is going on.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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