Humanitarian Reason: A Moral History of the Present
By Samuel Moyn
A sweeping and ambitious work that traces the evolution of humanitarianism from its ancient roots to the present day, Humanitarian Reason is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history of our world and the challenges we face today.
4.6 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1038 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 353 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
In this book, Samuel Moyn argues that humanitarianism is not a natural or inevitable phenomenon, but rather a product of specific historical circumstances. He traces the origins of humanitarianism to the rise of Christianity and the development of the idea of universal human rights. He then follows the evolution of humanitarianism through the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. He shows how humanitarianism has been shaped by both idealistic and pragmatic concerns, and how it has been used to justify both good and evil.
Moyn's book is a major contribution to the study of humanitarianism. It is a work of impressive scholarship that is both erudite and accessible. Moyn writes with clarity and force, and he has a gift for making complex ideas understandable. Humanitarian Reason is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of humanitarianism, and it is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in today.
Praise for Humanitarian Reason
"A magisterial work that will redefine our understanding of humanitarianism. Moyn has written a book that is both erudite and accessible, and that will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of our world and the challenges we face today."—Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation
"A brilliant and provocative book that challenges our conventional understanding of humanitarianism. Moyn argues that humanitarianism is not a natural or inevitable phenomenon, but rather a product of specific historical circumstances. He traces the evolution of humanitarianism from its ancient roots to the present day, and he shows how it has been shaped by both idealistic and pragmatic concerns. Moyn's book is a major contribution to the study of humanitarianism, and it is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in today."—Michael Ignatieff, author of The Rights of Others
About the Author
Samuel Moyn is a professor of history at Harvard University. He is the author of several books, including The Last Utopia: Human Rights in History and Not Enough: Human Rights in an Unequal World. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other publications.
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4.6 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1038 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 353 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
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4.6 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 1038 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 353 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
