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Shop Home Featured Books Contact Us Thirukkural Stories for Children by Dr. Saroja Ilangovan Forward by the Author I feel fortunate to be born as a Tamil woman and to learn about Thiruvallural, who created this marvelous code of ethics Thirukkural about 2038 years ago. The morals illustrated by the Kurals (two line couplets) can be applied to any world citizen regardless of religion or ethnic background. Based on the Kural’s meaning, I created fictional stories. This book is mainly written for young minds ages 6 to 10 years old to serve as a beacon for a happy, guilt-free, joyous life. The names are not indicative of any real persons. The personal photographs and the scenery shots are from my collection. The people in the photographs have given their permission to be included in the book. The donations offered for this book will be used for education of under privileged children I Periyar Nagammai Illam in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. I wish to offer my gratitude to my children, especially Kani Ilangovan, and to my husband Dr. Somasundaram Ilangovan for their inspiration, typing, editing and loving encouragement. Saroja Ilangovan, M.D. May 18, 2009 Find at Amazon |
The Enlightenment Vision: Science, Reason, and the Promise of a Better Future
●MEANING AND VALUE IN A SECULAR AGE● by Nathan Bupp In his extraordinary career, Paul Kurtz has distinguished himself as an internationally recognized expert on American philosophy, secular humanism, critical thinking, ethics, and skepticism. In Meaning and Value in a Secular Age, editor Nathan Bupp has compiled Kurtz’s seminal writings about eupraxsophy, a thoroughly secular moral vision that is rooted in science and emphasizes ethical and exuberant living. Written with eloquence and scope, these incisive essays show how Kurtz’s brand of humanism reaches above and beyond the current “new atheism” to successfully bridge the cultural divide between science and value, thereby providing a genuine and constructive alternative to religion. Bupp’s informative introduction helpfully places the concept of eupraxsophy in historical perspective, showing why it is critically important in the world today. “With his pioneering spirit and relentless efforts, Paul Kurtz has done more to advance a positive image for a secular society devoid of religion than any other person in our generation and perhaps in history. In an era like ours of angry atheists he is a breath of fresh air. Eupraxsophy does matter if we want to change our world. This may be his most lasting contribution, so it’s wonderful to have all of these essays spanning his career together in one volume. Very highly recommended.” Nathan Bupp (Amherst, NY) is the vice president of communications for the Institute for Science and Human Values. He is a former vice president at the Center for Inquiry and former associate editor of Free Inquiry, where his articles and book reviews have been published. He is a contributor to Dewey’s Enduring Impact, edited by John R. Shook and Paul Kurtz. To purchase this title: Contact Prometheus Books at 800-421-0351 or visit your favorite local bookstore or online retailer. http://www.prometheusbooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31&products_id=2117 ●African-American Humanism : An Anthology● By Norm R. Allen, Jr.
●The Black Humanist Experience : An Alternative to Religion● By Norm R. Allen, Jr.
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