Paul Kurtz On Why Eupraxsophy Matters

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Paul Kurtz On Why Eupraxsophy Matters
[In the wake of the death of Paul Kurtz Im republishing this review I wrote of his last book]. Eupraxsophy (pronounced "yoo-PRAX-so-fee") is a term Paul Kurtz introduced in 1988 to characterize a non-religious approach to life, which literally means "good practice and wisdom." In a newly released collection of Paul Kurtzs essays, Meaning and Value in a Secular Age: Why Eupraxsophy Matters,edited by Nathan Bupp, we read Kurtz at his best. To read up on Kurtzs many accomplishments see his Wikipedia page. Kurtz is presently the Chairman of The Institute for Science and Human Values. So you can imagine how I felt when my blurb for this book by a giant of a man was placed on the back cover, which reads: With his pioneering spirit and relentless efforts Paul Kurtz has done more to advance a positive image for a secular society devoid of religion than any other person in our generation, and perhaps in history. In an era like ours of angry atheists he is a breath of fresh air. Eupraxsophy does matter if we want to change our world. This may be his most lasting contribution, so its wonderful to have all of these essays spanning his career together in one volume. Read more >>

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