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Whether or not we believe in religion, many of us feel drawn toward a spiritual life. Maybe we love cathedral architecture, Mozart's Requiem, or Buddhist literature.The School of Life is a secular organization fascinated by the gaps left in modern society by the gradual disappearance of religion. They're interested in how hard it is to find a sense of community, why rituals are dying out, and when we crave the solemn quiet only found in religious buildings. This book lays out how we might absorb the best lessons of religion, update them for our times and incorporate them into our daily lives and societies-without taking on the theological or doctrinal elements.
"A useful book for troubled souls. After having been brought up in a religious setting, I feel its absence in my now atheist adult life. This book contains some good ideas, highlighting life-saving principles. A book worth reading by religious and non-religious people alike."
"A wholesome book with ideas that are very relevant to today's society. It's not an easy task to design rituals that could replace religion as it is, yet The school of Life has done an impressive job in trying."
"In a secular mindset it is very easy to dismiss religion. This book provides an excellent basis on which to take a different perspective and understand the benefits that religion brings to our society and community. It also offers a methodology to recreate these benefits outside of a traditional religious practice. Following these guidelines will produce a much greater sense of personal awareness. This is well worth a read."
The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment.
The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.
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The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.
I: Introduction: The Death of God
II. The Ills of Modernity
III. Consolations
IV. Credo
V. Architecture
VI. Art
VII. The Priestly Function
VIII. Community
IX. Saints
X. Rituals