Humanist Perspectives: issue 173, Summer 2010
Issue 173, Summer 2010
Editorial
- Who’s a Hero Here?
- In this editorial, Yves Saint-Pierre reflects on the adulation for and disproportionate
rewarding of public amusers. He also considers some of the implications of
the World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother
Earth which he attended in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in April.
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Features
- My Epicurian Mom
- Set in the sixth century, this delightful tale of the adventures at sea
of young Hypatia is both entertaining and instructive. It provides an overview
of some of the stronger philosophical streams at the time while always
giving priority to the narrative. The story is enriched with beautiful illustrations.
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- The Poverty of Accommodationism
- Much appreciated frequent contributor, David Rand, here analyses the different
types and motivations of accommodationism. He highlights their weaknesses
and dangers most convincingly.
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- Canadians for Limits to Growth
- This manifesto, signed by an impressive group of former members of the Club
of Rome, sets out their position regarding population growth and the imperative
of constant economic growth. It is introduced by one of their number, distinguished
poet, Henry Beissel.
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- A Poet’s Voice
- The biographical note, author’s statement and edifying poems of this
talented Ontario poet can be read on line.
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- Canada’s Dirty Little Secret
- This very well researched and strongly presented piece exposes the scandal
of the public funding of Catholic Schools in Ontario. A must-read for all
Ontario parents, all Ontario rate payers and all Canadians who care about
our Charter and what it stands for.
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- The Cochabamba Declaration
- We offer in its entirety the proclamation that came out of the World
People’s
Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth held in Cochabamba,
Bolivia last April. If you care about Earth, about Life, read and support
it.
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- Last Page Humour: Letter to a Televangelist
-
In this found piece, a televangelist is called upon to answer troubling questions
arising from biblical texts.
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- In addition, Humanist Perspectives, offers a lively "Letters-to-the-Editor" section as well as "Book Reviews", books available for review and snippets of international news of interest to humanists..