The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, a recently released non-fiction title by Natalie Haynes, writer, comedian and British Humanist Association (BHA) Distinguished Supporter, is ‘A salient reminder of the significant continued legacy of a long tradition of non-religious ethical thinking’ according to BHA Chief Executive Andrew Copson.
Mr Copson continued ‘This lively, considered and entertaining account of the impact of the classical world on our own is an important reminder of how the work of ancient thinkers permeates down the generations, and continues to influence a broad spectrum of our cultural life; from language to social and political views.’
‘Haynes vividly demonstrates how humanist ideas of making sense of the world through reason and human experience are present at some of the earliest stages of recorded political and philosophical discourse. This strain of non-religious ethical thought, most of which pre-dates the majority of mono-theistic religions, is deeply ingrained in our culture and our understanding of what constitutes fair and just society.’
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The Ancient Guide to Modern Life by Natalie Haynes is available from the BHA Amazon Store.
For further comment or information, please contact Andrew Copson on 020 3675 0959 or andrew@humanists.uk.
The BHA is the national charity representing the interests of the large and growing population of ethically concerned non-religious people living in the UK. It exists to support and represent people who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs and to promote Humanism.