The Measure of Things: Humanism, Humility, and Mystery

Outlines The History Of Humanism From Medieval Times To The Present Discussing Prominent Philosophers From The Past, And Settles The Rivalry Between Humanism And Absolutism By Arguing That Both Sides Are Guilty Of A Lack Of Humility. The Author Further Maintains That There Is A Doctrine Of Mystery That Draws Upon The Buddhist Conception Of Emptiness And The Writings Of Heidegger And That Must Be Considered When Discussing Human Beliefs And Conduct. 1. Introduction -- 2. 'self-assertion': From 'ockhamism' To Renaissance Humanism -- 3. Reason And Agency: Enlightenment, Kant, And Romanticism -- 4. Prometheanism: Marx, Nietzsche, Pragmatism, And 'reactionary Modernism' -- 5. Existential Humanism -- 6. Interlude: Rival Humanisms -- 7. Humility -- 8. The Hubris Of Absolutism -- 9. The Hubris Of Humanism (1) -- 10. The Hubris Of Humanism (2) -- 11. Mystery -- 12. Emptiness -- 13. Mystery, Measure, And Humility. David E. Cooper. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.