Humanism
2nd Edition
By Tony Davies, Tony Davies
Published March 28th 2008 by Routledge – 176 pages
Series: The New Critical Idiom
Published March 28th 2008 by Routledge – 176 pages
Series: The New Critical Idiom
Definitions of humanism have evolved throughout the centuries as the term has been adopted for a variety of purposes – literary, cultural and political – and reactions against humanism have contributed to movements such as postmodernism and anti-humanism. Tony Davies offers a clear introduction to the many uses of this influential yet complex concept and this second edition extends his discussion to include:
With clear explanations and poignant discussions, this volume is essential reading for anyone approaching the study of humanism, post-humanism or critical theory.
'Davies knows what he is writing about and knows how to write about it.' - New Humanist
Introduction: Towards a Definition of Humanism 1. The Invention of Humanity 2. From Humanism to Antihumanism 3. Humanists Before Humanism 4. Humanism and Enlightenment 5. The End of Humanism Glossary. References and Related Reading
Tony Davies was formerly Professor and Head of the English Department at the University of Birmingham, from which he recently retired. He has edited Milton’s poetry and prose, and written on renaissance and modern literature, literary theory and the teaching of English.
Name: Humanism: 2nd Edition (Hardback) – Routledge
Description: By Tony Davies, Tony Davies. Definitions of humanism have evolved throughout the centuries as the term has been adopted for a variety of purposes – literary, cultural and political – and reactions against humanism have contributed to movements such as...
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