The Humanistic Period

Term Paper # 108350

Philosophy

An overview of the humanistic period in the study of philosophy.

1,946 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the nature and history of the Humanistic period. Major emphasis is placed on the understanding of the term, its evolution, history and developments, placing more emphasis on modern updates and contributions to humanism, as well as theories of humanistic behaviors. The author also explains how the contributions from the past make it a viable theory that is utilized today.

From the Paper:

"In order to better explore the humanistic period, it is necessary to clearly define humanism. Humanism, is broadly defined as a category of ethical philosophies that affirm the worth and dignity of humanity, i.e. all people, because of their ability to easily determine the right or wrong as based on the appeals to universal human qualities such as logic, rationality and reason. Humanism is a very broad definition of different smaller schools of thought that make up that philosophy of thought. Humanism rejects transcendental thoughts and beliefs and does not support belief without reason, supernatural, deities or divine revelations."

Sample of Sources Used:

Herrick, Jim, (2004). Humanism: An Introduction, McGraw Hill, pp. 90-94.
Ehrenfeld, D. (2005) The Arrogance of Humanism (Galaxy Books), NY Random House, pp. 132-135.
Knight, M. (2004) Humanist Anthology, From Confucius to Attenborough Prentice Hall, pp. 254-255.
Lamont, C. (2005). The Philosophy of Humanism Barrons books, pp. 78-82.
Modras, R. (2005). Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century Penguin books, pp. 174-178.