Picture 1 of 2

Skepticism and Humanism: The New Paradigm by Paul Kurtz (Hardcover, 2001) - Picture 2 of 2

Have one to sell?

Sell it yourself

Skepticism and Humanism: The New Paradigm by Paul Kurtz (Hardcover, 2001)

fatgary67

(1853)

£15.00

Condition:

Good

Breathe easy. Returns accepted.

Postage:

May not post to United States. Read item description or contact seller for postage options. See detailsfor postage

Located in: crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Delivery:

Varies

Returns:

30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. See details- for more information about returns

Payments:

Get more time to pay. See payment informationfor PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee

Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab

Report this item - opens in new window or tab

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

eBay item number:134177497097

Item specifics

Condition: Good: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. ... Good: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

ISBN: 9780765800510

Publication Year: 2001

Type: Textbook

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: Skepticism and Humanism: the New Paradigm

Item Height: 229mm

Author: Paul Kurtz

Publisher: Taylor & Francis INC International Concepts

Topic: Alternative Belief Systems, Popular Philosophy, Religious History

Item Width: 152mm

Item Weight: 522g

Number of Pages: 306 Pages

About this product

Product Information

As we begin the third millennium there is cause for cautious optimism regarding the human prospect. Democratic revolutions and the doctrine of universal human rights have captured the imagination of large sectors of humanity, while major advances in science and technology continue to conquer disease and extend life, contributing to rising standards of living, affluence, and cultural freedom on a worldwide basis. Paradoxically, at the same time ancient authoritarian fundamentalist religions have grown in vitriolic intensity along with bizarre New Age, media-driven paranormal belief systems. Also surprising is the resurgence of primitive tribal and ethnic loyalties, unleashing wars of intolerance and bitterness. In Skepticism and Humanism, Paul Kurtz locates these threatening developments within a long-standing and largely unchallenged theological worldview. He proposes, as an alternative to religion, a new cultural paradigm rooted in scientific naturalism, rationalism, and a humanistic outlook. An estimated 60 percent of scientists are atheists or agnostics. However, the skeptical world view has been given little currency even in advanced societies, because of a cultural prohibition against the criticism of religion. At the same time, science has become increasingly narrow and specialized so that few people can draw on its broader intellectual and cultural implications. Skepticism and Humanism attempts to meet this need. It defends skepticism as a method for developing reliable knowledge by using scientific inquiry and reason to test all claims to truth. It also defends scientific naturalism-an evolutionary view of nature, life, and the human species. Kurtz sees the dominant religious doctrines as drawn from an agricultural/nomadic past, and emphasizes the need for a new outlook applicable to the postindustrial information age. At the same time, he rejects postmodernism for abandoning science and embracing a form of nihilism. There can be no doubt that as a new global civilization emerges, scientific naturalism, rationalism, and secular humanism have something significant to say about the meaning of life. Skepticism and Humanism shows how they can to foster democratic values and social prosperity. The book will be important for philosophers, scientists, and all those concerned with contemporary issues.

Product Identifiers

Publisher

Taylor & Francis INC International Concepts

ISBN-13

9780765800510

eBay Product ID (ePID)

87688512

Product Key Features

Book Title

Skepticism and Humanism: the New Paradigm

Author

Paul Kurtz

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Topic

Alternative Belief Systems, Popular Philosophy, Religious History

Publication Year

2001

Type

Textbook

Number of Pages

306 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height

229mm

Item Width

152mm

Item Weight

522g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author

Paul Kurtz

Topic Area

Political Science

Country/Region of Manufacture

United Kingdom

Item description from the seller

Business seller information

gary larkin

71 Grattons Drive

Crawley

West Sussex

RH10 3JR

United Kingdom

Show contact information

:enohP85138839210

:liamEmoc.loa@yobtafnikral

Terms and conditions of the sale

returns accepted within 14 days along as returned in good condition at buyers expence

I certify that all my selling activities will comply with all EU laws and regulations.

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

eBay item number:134177497097

Post to me

The seller has not specified a postage method to United States. Contact the seller and request postage to your location.

Item location:

crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Posts to:

United Kingdom

Excludes:

Afghanistan, Libya, Nauru, Russian Federation, Somalia, Ukraine, Yemen

Dispatch time

Will usually dispatch within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment.

Taxes

Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases.

Returns policy

After receiving the item, cancel the purchase within	Return postage
30 days	Buyer pays for return postage

Refer to eBay return policyopens in a new tab or window for more details. You're covered by the eBay Money Back Guaranteeopens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing.

The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.

Return policy details
Returns accepted

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Find out more about your rights as a buyer and exceptions.

Payment details

Payment methods

Accepted, Eligibility for PayPal Credit is determined at checkout.

Representative example

Purchase rate p.a. (variable)

23.9%

Representative APR (variable)

23.9% APR

Assumed credit limit

£1,200

eBay (UK) Limited is an appointed representative of eBay Commerce UK Ltd (of Hotham House, 1 Heron Sq, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, TW9 1EJ) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (with firm reference number 968972). eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. eBay (UK) Limited may receive commission if your application for credit is successful, the commission does not affect the amount you will pay under your agreement. Eligibility for PayPal Credit is determined at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Credit subject to status, UK residents only.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). To access our initial disclosure document, please click hereLearn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab.

See terms for PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab