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Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism
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Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism by Paul W. Kurtz looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. The edition details point to Prometheus Books, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: Prometheus Books • ISBN 9780879754556.
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