The Arrogance of Humanism (Galaxy Books)

by David W. Ehrenfeld

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An inquiry into the origins, dissemination, and consequences of the modern belief that humans can solve any problem and overcome any difficulty, given time and resources enough.

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This book approaches criticism of humanism not from a religious perspective, but from a non-religious one, showing that humanism has a lot to do to make itself a viable, complete philosophy. Interesting thesis and easy writing style.

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David Ehrenfeld is Professor of Biology at Rutgers University and holds degrees in history, medicine, and zoology

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Philosophy, Nonfiction, History
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144Philosophy & psychologyPhilosophical schools of thoughtHumanism and related systems and doctrines
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B821 .E35Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionPhilosophy (General)By periodModernSpecial topics and schools of philosophy
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