Humanism in intercultural perspective : experiences and expectations
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Humanism in intercultural perspective : experiences and expectations
(Being human : caught in the web of cultures humanism in the age of globalization, v. 1)
Transcript, c2009
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"This book is based on the presentation and discussions of a conference on 'Humanism in the Era of Globalization, an Intercultural Dialogue on Culture, Humanity, and Values,' which took place from July 6th till 8th 2006 in Essen."--Foreword
Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-265) and index
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This book is a breakthrough in illuminating humanism. For the first time it is presented in an intercultural perspective. It introduces Chinese, Indian, African, Islamic, and Western traditions into the intercultural discussion about basic issues of understanding the human world. By this means it recognizes different disciplinary perspectives: history, philosophy as well as religious, literary and gender studies. Special emphasis is put on the controversial relationship between humanism and religion. This complex network of argumentations is an answer to the challenge of cultural orientation at the age of globalization. Humanism is brought to life as a synthesis of transcultural values and a mutual and critical recognition of cultural differences.
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