The Book of Atheist Spirituality: An Elegant Argument For Spirituality Without God

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Andre Comte-Sponville

The Book of Atheist Spirituality

An Elegant Argument For Spirituality Without God

Andre Comte-Sponville

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Bantam
02 November 2009

Ethics & moral philosophy; Religion & beliefs; Religious ethics; Spirituality & religious experience; Humanist & secular alternatives to religion; Agnosticism & atheism

A brilliant, elegant argument for spirituality without God.

Can we do without religion? Can we have ethics without God? Is there such thing as 'atheistic spirituality'? In this powerful book, the internationally bestselling author Andre Comte-Sponville presents a philosophical exploration of atheism - and reaches startling conclusions.

Atheists, Comte-Sponville argues, are no less interested in a spiritual life than religious believers. But by allowing the concept of spirituality to become intertwined with religion and dogma, humanity has lost touch with the nature of a true spiritual existence.

Using rigorous, reasoned arguments and clear, concise, and often humorous prose Comte-Sponville draws on both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions to propose the atheistic alternative to religion, based on the human need to connect to each other and to the universe. In doing so, he offers a convincing treatise on a new form of spiritual life.

By: Andre Comte-Sponville
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 157g
ISBN: 9780553819908
ISBN 10: 0553819909
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 02 November 2009
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andre Comte-Sponville is one of France's preeminent contemporary philosophers. Previously a professor at the Sorbonne, he is the author of A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues, an international bestseller that has been translated into twenty-five languages.

Reviews for The Book of Atheist Spirituality: An Elegant Argument For Spirituality Without God

Comte-Sponville presents big ideas with masterful and witty clarity. For those who prefer Kant to cant, this refreshing little book is perfect. Publisher's Weekly (starred review)