The perfect antidote to the fiery rhetoric that dominates our. Its this section where the author gets overlyphilosophical. Though written by an unabashed atheist, it shows considerable sympathy for. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. A brilliant, elegant argument for spirituality without godcan we do without religion. He argues humans are fully capable of meditation and finding inner peace without. You can read these books if you want to know the meaning of your life. The book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville. The book of atheist spirituality this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Im in the middle of reading this book and i found it interesting that sam, an atheist, is able to have spiritual experiences despite not having to appeal to a religion. How one defines the word controls ones relationship with the word. The little book of atheist spirituality book hamilton. Perhaps, at the end of this amiable fireside chat, the authors idea of what a materialist spirituality is still seems a little woolly, but his heart, if we.
Barry is the son of a presbyterian minister, and decided early on that he was an atheist. Its uniqueness is a selling point of the book, which is subtitled. Sam harris provides an excellent argument for atheist spirituality and even argues that it is rational at its core. Spirituality is a word that describes relationship. Psychology, religion, and spirituality springerlink. I actually think that the two words are contradictory, therefore that the term is an oxymoron. The little book of atheist spirituality by andre compte. Rather, comtesponville expresses his ideas with the sympathetic firmness of a wizened elder who knows that. The subjective and the objective were once considered separate worlds, but both are necessary for truly understanding human experiences. The book of atheist spirituality philosophy books the guardian. The little book of atheist spirituality penguin random house. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Hopefully this work will give many atheists a simple starting point toward building their own asb and generating support for their spiritual growth. There is no spirituality or meditation in the index of the book. This french philosopher finds all the proofs of god wanting, though. This book was a huge disappointment, and i will try to explain why. This is a book about atheism and the spirituality of atheist individuals. Buy the book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville isbn. Contacting the healing power of the chakras and honouring african spirituality. In this powerful book, the internationally bestselling author andr comtesponville presents a philosophical exploration of atheismand comes to some. Read the little book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville available from rakuten kobo. The little book of atheist spirituality ebook by andre. The little book of atheist spirituality kindle edition. 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.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. The atheist spiritual belief system is poorly represented in many forums of debate and contemplation. Today i am going to show the best books on spiritual enlightenment of all time. The perfect antidote to the fiery rhetoric that dominates our current national debate over religion, the little book of atheist spirituality is the ideal. Because most folks are dualists, the idea of naturalistic spirituality still seems a contradiction in terms. The little book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville is a wellwritten foray into godfree mysticism and spirituality. The little book of atheist spirituality book, 2007. Buy the book of atheist spirituality by comtesponville, andre isbn. At first blush atheist spirituality may sound like a contradiction in terms, but french philosopher comtesponville makes a compelling. Stephen batchelor, a selfproclaimed buddhist atheist, has written a couple of books on reconciling these two weltanshauungs. American author and columnist, who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for the miami herald from 1983 to 2005. Online books on atheist spirituality, philosophy, virtue. Andre comtesponvilles the little book of atheist spirituality is a unique book. Buy the little book of atheist spirituality reprint by andre comtesponville, nancy huston isbn.
In this powerful book, the internationally bestselling author andre comtesponville presents a. Book of atheist spirituality af andre comtesponville som. Geoff crocker an enlightened philosophy can an atheist believe anything. A note from sam i never want money to be the reason why someone cant get access to my digital content. There is no atheist position on spirituality because spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. The most important spokesman for this concept in early twentiethcentury thought was the german philosopher and theologian rudolf otto 18691937. Spirituality is generally thought to involve higher planes, souls, spirits, and. I just finished reading the little book of atheist spirituality which validates this point. Little book of atheist spirituality, paperback by comtesponville, andre. It was an instant best seller that ridiculed religious beliefs.
Less an assault on the edifice of theism than a gentle admonition, the little book is not a place to go for polemics. I n this inspiring book, bestselling author and philosopher andre comtesponville offers a new perspective on the question of god. The little book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville chauncey mabe. A brilliant, elegant argument for spirituality without god can we do without religion. The little book of atheist spirituality ebook by andre comte. If one defines spirituality as ones relationship to god then the relationship is dependent on how one defines god. Atheist and agnostic are both words that have power in. Being a cradle catholic myself i thought we at least had meditation to turn to while the atheist had no such method to resort too.
Atheist meditation atheist spirituality ebook by mark w. The great book of atheist spirituality equal rights for. Best books on spiritual enlightenment top 10 books on. From the book of atheist spirituality spritzophrenia. It speaks about the spirituality of atheism, which is a possitive point, and begins by giving a definition of religion in an ethnological sense and separating it from the onthological definition. That depends upon the definition of the word atheism that one adheres to. The difference between atheist meditationatheist spirituality and exploring your life is that exploring your life is an expanded edition, and its intended for a general audience, while atheist meditation begins with a special message to the atheist community. This is the complete version of the book, contains 214 pages. That may be a little hyperbolic, but its true that the gathering has gained. It wasnt my favorite part of the book, but in short, comtesponville says there is an atheist spirituality that is independent from religion. Atheists, comtesponville argues, are no less interested in a spiritual life than religious believers.
Atheist spirituality introduction spirituality in politics. Today we look at carriers take on atheist spirituality but first let me remind people of the purpose of carriers book, and of this series. Alcoholics anonymous spirituality, philosophy, and religion. The little book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville. A contemporary guide to awakening and confession of a buddhist atheist available at confession of a buddhist atheist.
Its fairly erudite, as one would expect from a french philosopher, but also readable, especially if one has a basic grasp of this field. What i think he is trying to say here is that the feelings of mysticism, serenity and wonder are all very possible for the atheist. The perfect antidote to the fiery rhetoric that dominates our current national debate over religion, the little book of atheist spirituality is the ideal companion to such bestsellers as the god delusion and god is not great. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. The perfect antidote to the fiery rhetoric that dominates our current national debate over religion, the little book of. Last time, we examined the nature of emotion under the worldview of metaphysical naturalism. The little book of atheist spirituality book hennepin.
Spirituality recognises the reality of this feeling, that the world is capable of evoking feelings of astounding beauty. The little book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponville and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The little book of atheist spirituality andre comtesponville, nancy huston on. From the forthcoming book waking up by sam harris to be. Sam harris, the new atheist with a spiritual side books. While the likes of richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, and sam harris are looking to expose religions for their apparent hypocrisy and cause of violence and many of the worlds problems. It is good to redefine spirituality, and you are right in that it is not confined to only people who subscribe to theistic religions. Contacting the healing power of the chakras and honouring african spirituality arewa, caroline shola on. This essay will present a sampling of atheism spirituality by means of a circumlocution that begins by considering that, i suppose, it was only a matter of time. In this powerful book, franch philosopher and internationally bestselling author andre comtesponville presents a. The little book of atheist of spirituality by andre comtesponville is a wonderful articulation of the spiritual possibilities inherent in naturalism.
The book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponvillethis french philosopher finds all the proofs of god wanting skip to main content the guardian back to home. Buddhism without beliefs available at buddhism without beliefs. If you really cant afford a monthly or annual subscription to, just contact us, and well give you a 1year membership for free. Atheist spirituality offers home study training course for spiritual transformation, spiritual life coaching from number one complementary spirituality atheist spirituality a forum for exploration of the meaning of spirituality for atheists. The third part of the book deals with the central premise of the book. Im blogging my way through sense and goodness without god, richard carriers handy worldviewinabox for atheists. The final section, can there be an atheist spirituality. Professor richard dawkins quoted comedians in his book the god delusion and has subsequently picked an argument with a comedian. If one attaches atheism directly to religion, takes the literal meaning that an atheist is a person without religion or antireligion then it is indeed possible for an. The little book of atheist spirituality by andre comte. Huston, nancy trn, isbn 0143114433, isbn 9780143114437, brand new, free shipping in the us poses an argument for living a spiritual life that is not dependent on religion, explaining that an acceptance of philosophical spiritual traditions and values does not require practitioners to embrace the existence of a. After making the case for atheism, the author moves on to talk about atheist spirituality. O books 2011 richard holloway godless morality canongate 2000. The book of atheist spirituality by andre comtesponvillethis french philosopher finds all the proofs of god wanting.