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Lädt ... The Turbulent Universevon Paul Kurtz
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. A philosopher's plea for a worldview of naturalistic humanism, cognizant of an objective reality that exhibits plurality, emergence, and contingency. Subjects discussed start with some science and range (or ramble) as far from it as history and politics. Generally, there is not a high degree of profundity in the writing, with many facts inaccurately expressed and a lot of belaboring of things that are obvious or otherwise well-known. One can only hope that these deficiencies will not be a distraction for those readers who still need to absorb the crucial point that supernaturalism is invalid, nonsensical, and harmful. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
In his final book, the late Paul Kurtz outlines his personal vision for a planetary ethics inspired by scientific wisdom. Blending realism and optimism, he lays out the basic principles of an ethical approach that he calls humanist eupraxsophy--that is, the application of practical moral choices inspired by scientific wisdom. Emphasizing the dramatic character of the biosphere, human affairs, and the physical universe itself, Kurtz has structured the book in terms of an operatic scenario, with an overture, intermezzo, nine acts, and a grand finale. Citing the emergence of a new planetary civilization, he proposes the development of a planetary ethics based on universal human rights, free scientific inquiry unfettered by dogma, an attitude of exuberance toward human potentials, and courage and determination in the face of the daunting challenges of our time. Kurtz concludes on an enthusiastic note: there is meaning to be found in creative human endeavors as well as a sense of awe and profound reverence inspired by the spectacle of the enormous universe and the prospects for the human adventure. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)144Philosophy and Psychology Philosophical Systems Humanism, Pragmatism, And UtilitarianismKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: Keine Bewertungen.Bist das du?Werde ein LibraryThing-Autor. |