The Humanist Way: An Introduction to Ethical Humanist Religion [Hardcover]

Edward L. Ericson (Author)

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"What is nontheistic religion?" is the seemingly paradoxical question underlying this discussion of Ethical Culture and the older tradition of humanism in which it originated and evolved. Written by a former Leader, this is part testimony but mainly a look at this movement's birth in 1876 and subsequent growth, as well as a sound discussion of its tenets: faith in the human personality as ultimately valuable and commitment to a mutually responsible ethical lifestyle, as distinct from obedience to divine commands. Well written and quite topical. EC
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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• Hardcover: 205 pages
• Publisher: Continuum, New York (April 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804421765
• ISBN-13: 978-0804421768
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A History of Ethical Humanist Religion, August 15, 2004

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This review is from: The Humanist Way: An Introduction to Ethical Humanist Religion (Hardcover)

Like other books on Humanism that I have read recently, this book focuses on the history of the movement with particular attention to those events experienced by the author. The author promotes Ethical Culture and Humanism but his background leans toward the former. As the focus is on the history, the coverage of the beliefs is a bit vague. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of Ethical Culture or Humanism as a religion.