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by James Alcock (Author), Mark Battersby (Author), Bryson Brown (Author)
Every day, the world sees suffering caused by dogma, ignorance and intolerance. Humanism presents an alternative, a life stance and social movement based on reason, knowledge and genuine concern for human well-being. It promotes the idea that the challenges of modern life are best addressed by our intellectual, moral and social capabilities, free from notions of supernatural purpose. Humanitarian and community-oriented, valuing both the sciences and the arts, humanism holds that it is human thought and action that bring meaning and purpose to our lives.
Voices of Humanism is a collection of writing that demonstrates humanistic thinking - independent, compassionate, rational and constructive explorations of various matters of human importance. The book is edited by Gary Bauslaugh, structured around the seven tenets of humanism, as defined by the International Humanist and Ethical Union.
Author Biography
Gary Bauslaugh was Editor of Humanist Perspectives from 2003 to 2008, during which time he also served for year as President of the Humanist Association of Canada. His books Robert Latimer: A Story of Justice & Mercy (2010), The Secret Power of Juries (2013) and The Right to Die (2016) were published by James Lorimer & Co. Gary has a PhD in Chemistry and taught at various institutions, was VP of Instruction and Planning at Malaspina University College (now Vancouver Island University), and was CEO of a BC Provincial education agency.
