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Rosen, Michael, 1946-

What is humanism? : how do you live without a god? and other big questions for kids / Michael Rosen and Annemarie Young. - London, UK , Wayland Publications (UK) , 2016. - 47 pages; color illustrations; 25 cm. - And other big questions ; .

Includes Internet addresses and index.

Introducing humanism -- What is a humanist? -- My humanism (Michael Rosen) -- My humanism (Annemarie Young) -- What is the purpose of life? -- My humanism (Stephen Fry) -- Can you be good without gods or religion? Where do moral values come from? -- Values and laws -- My humanism (Camila Batmanghelidj) -- A statement of values -- My humanism (Philip Pullman) -- Life, how did it all begin? -- My humanism (Jim Al-Khalili) -- Humanism through history -- My humanism (Natalie Haynes) -- How do humanists mark life's big events? -- A wedding -- A naming ceremony -- A funeral -- My humanism (Shappi Khorsandi) -- What next? What do you think? -- Festivals -- Your personal charter -- Glossary and useful information -- Index

This book describes how humanists mark life's big events and well-known humanists such as Philip Pullman, Shappi Khorsandi, and Stephen Fry share their personal philosophies.

ISBN: 9780750287739 075028773X 9780750288422 0750288426

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Humanism--Juvenile literature.
Secular humanism--Juvenile literature.
Philosophy--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 211.6