Religion for Atheists: A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion
Author(s): Alain de Botton
Argues that the supernatural claims of religion are of course entirely false - and yet that religions still have important things to teach the secular world. This book proposes that we should look to religions for insights into how to build a sense of community, make our relationships last, overcome feelings of envy and inadequacy, and more.
2012. First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine, unclipped d/w. This copy presents as new.
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Alain de Botton was born in 1969 and is the author of non-fiction essays on themes ranging from love and travel to architecture and philosophy. His bestselling books include How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Art of Travel, and The Architecture of Happiness. He lives in London and founded The School of Life (www.theschooloflife.com) and Living Architecture (www.living-architecture.co.uk). For more information, consult www.alaindebotton.com.
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : Hamish Hamilton
- : 0.62
- : 01 March 2012
- : 219mm X 147mm X 28mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 January 2012
- : 01 December 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : 320
- : 211.8
- : English
- : 1
- : Hardback
- : Alain de Botton