Paul Kurtz
Paul Kurtz (December 21, 1925 – October 20, 2012) was an American scientific skeptic and secular humanist. He has been called "the father of secular humanism". He was Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Buffalo, having previously also taught at Vassar, Trinity, and Union colleges, and the New School for Social Research.Kurtz founded the publishing house Prometheus Books in 1969. He was also the founder and past chairman of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI, formerly the ''Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal'', CSICOP), the Council for Secular Humanism, and the Center for Inquiry. He was editor in chief of ''Free Inquiry'' magazine, a publication of the Council for Secular Humanism.
He was co-chair of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) from 1986 to 1994. He was a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Humanist Laureate, president of the International Academy of Humanism and Honorary Associate of Rationalist International. As a member of the American Humanist Association, he contributed to the writing of ''Humanist Manifesto II''. He was an editor of ''The Humanist'', 1967–78.
Kurtz published over 800 articles or reviews and authored and edited over 50 books. Many of his books have been translated into over 60 languages. Provided by Wikipedia
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The humanist alternative: some definitions of Humanism. by Kurtz, Paul, 1925-
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Forbidden fruit : the ethics of humanism / by Kurtz, Paul, 1925-
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The new skepticism : inquiry and reliable knowledge / by Kurtz, Paul, 1925-
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Living without religion : eupraxophy / by Kurtz, Paul, 1925-
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Decision and the condition of man by Kurtz, Paul, 1925-
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Exuberance : an affirmative philosophy of life / by Kurtz, Paul, 1925-2012
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A current appraisal of the behavioral sciences. by Handy, Rollo
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The philosophy of the curriculum : the need for general education / by Hook, Sidney, 1902-1989
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Science and ethics : can science help us make wise moral judgments? /
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Building a world community : humanism in the 21st century /
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The Idea of a modern university.
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The university and the state : what role for government in higher education? /
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