Humanism as the Next Step

by Lloyd Morain, Mary Morain

Overview

Humanism as the Next Step by Lloyd and Mary Morain is a brilliant down-to-earth guide to the Humanist philosophy. It is totally positive and deeply inspiring, written in a style that is easy to read and to understand. This book gives a great introductory overview for the general reader, but even more, its joyful presentation will surely be a delight for the newly aware Humanist who's just discovering that there's actually a name for the earth-oriented, human-focused, non-religious lifestance which they have chosen. When one rejects supernatural religious belief and follows the logic of their own reasoning, there may be no comfort or reassurance at all in this position; quite the contrary, one's stance might alienate or antagonize significant others, and cause one to feel isolated. This book is a joyous affirmation of the Humanist philosophy! How comforting to know that there are millions of other Humanists out there! It will serve also to reaffirm the convictions of even a long-time Humanist. And because it's jam-packed with important historical references: names, dates, descriptions and documents, so handy, right at the fingertips, every Humanist leader/speaker/teacher, as well, will find it indispensable. -- Beth Lamont

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014146777
Publisher:	Humanist Press, LLC
Publication date:	04/09/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	158
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Lloyd Morain, a former president of the American Humanist Association and editor of the Humanist Magazine, was a founding director of the International Humanist and Ethical Union. He has worked in various capacities for industrial mining, motion picture, and utility companies, including Earth Sciences, San Francisco Films, and the Illinois Gas Company. Mary Morain’s interest in social reform led her to leave professional social work and college teaching to become a full-time volunteer, serving on the boards of many nonprofit organizations. In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s she was on birth control boards in Massachusetts and San Francisco and participated in pioneering world conferences and meetings in family planning. Past president of the International Society for General Semantics, she edited four books in the field.