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Humanly Possible

Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope

Sarah Bakewell

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Description

Humanly Possible (2023) traces the roots of humanism in literature and science back through history. While telling the stories of the great humanist thinkers, it sheds light on humanity today as well as how we can better relate to our lives and environment through humanist beliefs and pursuits. 

Who Should Listen

  • Anyone interested in the humanities
  • People looking for non-religious alternatives to moral thinking
  • Optimists

About the Authors

Sarah Bakewell is a creative writing professor and award-winning author of How to Live and At the Existentialist Café. Her work is largely devoted to investigating the great thinkers and intellectual movements that have shaped humanity over time.