Affirmations : Joyful and Creative Exuberance

By drafted by Paul Kurtz

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“[T]he publications of Paul Kurtz’s Affirmations is welcome and timely…this eloquent and comprehensive summary of humanism as ‘“joyful and creative exuberance’ is, simply put, the most stirring and useful manifesto presently available, both for humanists themselves and for those wondering what modern secular humanism amounts to in practice…Paul Kurtz’s manifesto is a healthy reminder of why the principles of secular humanism matter and of how we can enrich our lives and the lives of those around us by making them matter in action.”

- Humanist Perspectives

In this optimistic, life-affirming book, philosopher Paul Kurtz succinctly outlines the main characteristics of happiness. Centered on human concerns and employing rational and scientific methods to determine objective truth, Affirmations is dedicated to the development of individual potential.
Emphasizing that the good life is achievable by everyone, Kurtz has coined the term eupraxsophy, based on Greek roots and meaning “good conduct and wisdom in living.” By using critical thinking, he shows how wisdom can be applied to a life of commitment and passion.
Regarding the perennial search for happiness, Kurtz affirms that secularism holds great promise. Through creative action in the pursuit of goals focused on the enhancement of human welfare, each person has the best chance of realizing a meaningful life of joyful exuberance.
Kurtz goes on to show how this realistic and fulfilling life stance is expressed in various human endeavors:

achieving excellence
joyful exuberance
eroticism
being a good parent
loving another person
a good marriage or civil union
finding meaning in life
striving for a beloved cause
facing death with courage
creating a planetary community

Book Binding: Paperback
Pages: 131

ISBN: 1-59102-389-0
Shipping Weight: 1lbs

Author Bio:

Paul Kurtz (Amherst, NY), professor emeritus of philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo, is president of the International Academy of Humanism and is one of the leading spokespersons for Secular Humanism today. He is the author or editor of over thirty-five books, including most recently Embracing the Power of Humanism (Rowman & Littlefield) and The Courage to Become (Praeger/Greenwood).