This thought-provoking work by noted American philosopher and religious leader Octavius Brooks Frothingham introduces readers to the tenets of the 'Religion of Humanity', a non-theistic ethical philosophy based on reason, science, and humanist values. It offers a compelling alternative to traditional religious beliefs, and has influenced the development of several humanist and secular movements in the United States and beyond.

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