Religion is currently gaining a much higher profile The number of faith schools is increasingly & religious points of view are being aired more frequently in the media As religion's profile rises those who reject religion including humanists often find themselves misunderstood & occasionally misrepresented Stephen Law explores how humanism uses science & reason to make sense of the world looking at how it encourages individual moral responsibility & shows that life can have meaning without religion Challenging some of the common misconceptions he seeks to dispute the claims that atheism & humanism are 'faith positions' & that without God there can be no morality & our lives are left without purpose Looking at the history of humanism & its development as a philosophical alternative he examines the arguments for & against the existence of God & explores the role humanism plays in moral & secular societies as well as in moral & religious education Using humanism to determine the meaning of life he shows that there is a positive alternative to traditional religious belief ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

This authoritative book provides a comprehensive analysis of the original idea of humanitarianism & its evolution exploring its triangulation with war & politics Tracing the profound changes in the culture & capacities that underpin the sector the authors assess the reinventions that constitute revolutions in humanitarian affairs 344 pages 19 Tables unspecified; 10 Maps; 14 Halftones black & white Hoffman Peter J ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play For years declining birth rates have forced what&s left of the human race to cede more & more territory to other beings who have appeared to take advantage of the emptying ecological niche Now only a handful of humans remain among the remnants of civilization & Earth is dominated by faeries
- tiny ten-inch tall creatures of surprising intelligence But humanity&s importance isn&t over quite yet as young Watashi learns as she makes the decision to return to her hometown & assume her grandfather&s position as an arbitrator between the races Unfortunately the job isn&t going to be anywhere near as simple as she expected & it&s going to take wisdom far beyond her years to achieve her most important mission
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play For years declining birth rates have forced what&s left of the human race to cede more & more territory to other beings who have appeared to take advantage of the emptying ecological niche Now only a handful of humans remain among the remnants of civilization & Earth is dominated by faeries
- tiny ten-inch tall creatures of surprising intelligence But humanity&s importance isn&t over quite yet as young Watashi learns as she makes the decision to return to her hometown & assume her grandfather&s position as an arbitrator between the races Unfortunately the job isn&t going to be anywhere near as simple as she expected & it&s going to take wisdom far beyond her years to achieve her most important mission Language Japanese Number of discs 3 Run Time 300 minutes
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What is it that makes humans human? As science & technology challenge the boundaries between life & non-life between organic & inorganic this ancient question is more timely than ever Acclaimed Object-Oriented philosopher Timothy Morton invites us to consider this philosophical issue as eminently political It is in our relationship with non-humans that we decided the fate of our humanity Becoming human claims Morton actually means creating a network of kindness & solidarity with non-human beings in the name of a broader understanding of reality that both

Includes:: & overcomes the notion of species Negotiating the politics of humanity is the first & crucial step to reclaim the upper scales of ecological coexistence not to let Monsanto & cryogenically suspended billionaires to define them & own them

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What hope will there be for us when computers take over most of the tasks that people now get paid to do? Humans are Underrated shows us we must look to unlikely places learn from the best & cultivate the human abilities that make us unique 256 pages Colvin Geoff ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play C4’s record-breaking drama series Humans with an all-star cast featuring William Hurt (A History of Violence Damages) & Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd The Honourable Woman) is a brand new eight-part drama series from the makers of Utopia & Broadchurch set in a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for a busy family is a Synth--a life-like humanoid ...

An insightful engaging tour by a noted Silicon Valley insider of how accelerating developments in Artificial Intelligence will transform the way we live & work Selected as one of the 10 best science & technology books of 2015 by The Economist After billions of dollars & fifty years of effort researchers are finally cracking the code on artificial intelligence As society stands on the cusp of unprecedented change Jerry Kaplan unpacks the latest advances in robotics machine learning & perception powering systems that rival or exceed human capabilities Driverless cars robotic helpers & intelligent agents that promote our interests have the potential to usher in a new age of affluence & leisure
- but as Kaplan warns the transition may be protracted & brutal unless we address the two great scourges of the modern developed world volatile labor markets & income inequality He proposes innovative free-market adjustments to our economic system & social policies to avoid an extended period of social turmoil His timely & accessible analysis of the promise & perils of artificial intelligence is a must-read for business leaders & policy makers on both sides of the aisle
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'A fabulous & much needed testament to how beautiful living with our differences is'
- Emma Thompson A magical collection of photographs
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A Number One New York Times bestseller Humans of New York began in the summer of 2010 when photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City Armed with his camera he began crisscrossing the city covering thousands of miles on foot all in his attempt to capture ordinary New Yorkers in the most extraordinary of moments The result of these efforts was Humans of New York a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside"es & anecdotes The blog has steadily grown gathering millions of devoted followers Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog With four hundred colour photos including exclusive portraits & all-new stories & a distinctive vellum jacket it is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of New York but to anyone interested in the breathtaking scope of humanity it displays Heartfelt & moving Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality & a tribute to the spirit of a city ...