The book of atheist spirituality
By: André Comte-Sponville ; translated by Nancy Huston
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780593061398
Subjects: Atheism; Spirituality; Spiritual life; Religion; Ethics; Philosophy; Irreligion
Work titles: Esprit de l'athéisme
Description: "According to Comte-Sponville, we have allowed the concept of spirituality to become intertwined with religion and thus have lost touch with the nature of a true spiritual existence. In order to change this, however, we need not reject the ancient traditions and values that are part of our heritage; rather, we must rethink our relationship to these values and ask ourselves whether their significance comes from the existence of a higher power or simply from the human need to connect to one another and the universe." "Comte-Sponville offers rigorous, reasoned arguments that take both the Eastern and Western philosophical traditions into account. Through his clear, concise and often humorous prose, he offers a convincing treatise on a new form of spiritual life."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Translated from the French.
Table of contents: title: I.; title: Can we do without religion? -- -- II.; title: Does God exist? -- -- III.; title: Can there be an atheist spirituality? -- -- Conclusion.; title: Love and truth.