Published Sep 29, 2016

[Unedited] Alain de Botton with Krista Tippett (2012)

Alain de Botton and Krista Tippett delve into the intersection of secularism and religion, exploring how non-believers can adopt religious practices like rituals and community to enrich life and mental well-being. They discuss the School of Life's role in fostering a secular space for life's profound inquiries and challenge societal ideals of perfection in relationships by embracing human imperfection.

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[Unedited] Alain de Botton with Krista Tippett (2012)

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Rethinking ReligionAlain de Botton explores how secular individuals can embrace religious practices and insights without adhering to religious beliefs. He discusses the pragmatic tools of religion, such as rituals and community, that can benefit everyone regardless of faith.

Rethinking Religion

Creating CommunityAlain de Botton discusses the School of Life, a community space in London designed to explore life's big questions through classes and secular sermons. He emphasizes the importance of rituals and community in providing structure and connection in secular contexts.

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