Lloyd & Mary Morain: Humanism As the Next Step
Morain, Lloyd & Mary. Humanism As the Next Step (Washington, DC: Humanist Press, 2008)
Lloyd & Mary Morain's Humanism As the Next Step is a good introductory book on humanism, but its utility may be somewhat hampered by its brevity. Interested readers may want to check out the individual chapters, or download the entire book in PDF format for perusal. I appreciated the sentiment expressed in this quotation:
Humanism is built on the accumulated knowledge of humanity so the humanist does not have to fear for a faith or be forever on the defensive against advancing truth. It gives therefore an assurance and security not available to those whose philosophy or religion is ever in retreat before the growth of knowledge. (pp. 54-5)
With that sentiment in mind, keep reading about humanism after consuming this appetizer of a book. There are many intellectual feasts to be had, and Humanism As the Next Step may help to whet your appetite.