"Is there anything unique about human beings? What is our place in the world and what will our future be, especially in the light of ever accelerating developments in science and technology? Humanity Matters eloquently argues that Homo sapiens remains an irreplaceable marvel, and not simply because of the new things we've discovered in recent times: also because of the old qualities we've forgotten about. To rediscover who we really are, we need to go back to the beginning of the human story, back to "the old source of our enchantment". This book elegantly tackles deep matters of society and soul in an accessible and persuasive way, noting the key voices and views that have shaped our view of humanity from the ancient world through to the present day. I wholeheartedly commend Humanity Matters. If you want to think deeply about what it really means to be human - this book is for you.".