[b:44a1738317]Review of [i:44a1738317]The Case for Humanism: An Introduction [/i:44a1738317]
by Lewis Vaughn & Austin Dacey

The Case for Humanism is co-written by two longtime members of organized humanism, whom together cover the history and premises Û if not most of the consequences Û of humanism; and, while doing so, present a fairly informative account of this vital living philosophy.

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If ... Vaughn and Dacey had ... fully articulated a well-rounded case for humanism, it would have covered arguments beyond science, metaphysics, and religion.  Indeed, the conspicuous lack of any references to the four defining documents of modern humanism Û the Humanist Manifestos Û and a highly truncated discussion of the socio-political consequences of having such a philosophy as humanism, surprised me as both Vaughn and Dacey are quite active in organized humanism.  It is unfortunate that when closing the 221 page book, itÌs student audience may know more about where humanism came from, and why God doesnÌt exist, than about what one can actually do with their lives once embracing the humanistic life-stance.

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