Philip Zuckerman è un sociologo specializzato nello studio della secolarità. Il suo lavoro approfondisce il funzionamento delle società secolari, i valori che sostengono e come si differenziano da quelle religiose. Zuckerman esplora la possibilità di costruire comunità etiche e fiorenti prive di dogmi religiosi tradizionali. Le sue analisi offrono profonde intuizioni sulle credenze e visioni del mondo secolari.
The book, originally published in 2004, is part of Routledge's catalog, which is associated with Taylor & Francis. It explores significant themes relevant to its field, providing insights and perspectives that contribute to academic discourse. The content is designed to engage readers and stimulate critical thinking, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.
Why Religion Is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life
Exploring the complexities of moral behavior, this book offers a deep analysis of humanity's ethical capacities. It delves into the factors that influence moral decisions, encouraging readers to reflect on their own values and actions. Through insightful commentary, it challenges conventional notions of morality, providing a nuanced understanding of what it means to act ethically in today's world.
Over the last 25 years, 'no religion' has become the fastest-growing religion in the Western World. Revealing the inspiring beliefs that empower secular culture - alongside real stories of nonreligious men and women based on extensive in-depth interviews from across the U.S. - Living the Secular Life will be indispensable for millions of secular people. A manifesto for a booming social movement and a revelatory survey of an overlooked community, this book offers essential and long-awaited information for anyone building a life based on his or her own principles
Drawing on sociological theories and the author's own research, this title counters the claims of outspoken, conservative American Christians who argue that a society without God would be hell on earth. It states that it is crucial for Americans to know that society without God is not only possible, but it can be quite civil and pleasant.
The Nonreligious provides a comprehensive and empirically-grounded account of what we know about the growing numbers of people who are non-religious.