• ISBN13: 9780415420655
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Publication Date: May 12, 2008
• Pages: 192
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: 1
• Item Weight: 200 grams

Definitions of humanism have evolved throughout the centuries as the term has been adopted for a variety of purposes – literary, cultural and political – and reactions against humanism have contributed to movements such as postmodernism and anti-humanism. Tony Davies offers a clear introduction to the many uses of this influential yet complex concept and this second edition extends his discussion to include: a comprehensive history of the development of the term and its influences theories of post-humanism, cybernetics and artificial intelligence implications of concepts of humanism and post-humanism on political and religious activism discussion of the key figures in humanist debate from Erasmus and Milton to Chomsky, Heidegger and Foucault a new glossary and further reading section. With clear explanations and poignant discussions, this volume is essential reading for anyone approaching the study of humanism, post-humanism or critical theory.