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What Does It Mean to Be Human? Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World

by Janis Roze, Frederick Franck, Richard Connolly
$16.90
What Does It Mean to Be Human? Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World
What Does It Mean to Be Human? Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World

Global perspectives on the essence of humanity.

If you've ever pondered over what sets us apart as human beings, "What Does It Mean to Be Human?" is a treasure waiting to be discovered. It's a thoughtful read that brings together diverse viewpoints from around the world, offering a tapestry of reflections that could broaden your mind and deepen your understanding of our shared human condition. This book can be a grounding reminder of our interconnectedness in a world that often feels fragmented.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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What Does It Mean to Be Human? Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World

by Janis Roze, Frederick Franck, Richard Connolly
$16.90
ISBN: 9780312271015
Authors: Janis Roze, Frederick Franck, Richard Connolly
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Date of Publication: 2001-11-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, Religion
Related Topics: Spirituality, Inspirational, Politics, Theory, Biography, History, Memoir, Personal Development, Christian Non Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 37 readers)

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In an inspirational act of faith and hope, nearly one hundred contributors—social activists, thinkers, artists, and spiritual leaders—reflect with poignant candor on our shared human condition and attempt to define a core set of human values in our rapidly changing society. Contributors include The Dalai Lama, Wilma Mankiller, Oscar Arias, Jimmy Carter, Cornel West, Jack Miles, Mother Teresa, Nancy Willard, Elie Wiesel, James Earl Jones, Joan Chittister, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Vaclav Havel, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. What Does It Mean to Be Human? is a vital meditation on the endless possibilities of our humanity.
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Global perspectives on the essence of humanity.

If you've ever pondered over what sets us apart as human beings, "What Does It Mean to Be Human?" is a treasure waiting to be discovered. It's a thoughtful read that brings together diverse viewpoints from around the world, offering a tapestry of reflections that could broaden your mind and deepen your understanding of our shared human condition. This book can be a grounding reminder of our interconnectedness in a world that often feels fragmented.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.