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Alain de Botton on Atheism 2.0

Jan 16, 2012
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Atheism 2.0

  • Alain de Botton defines Atheism 2.0 as focusing on the valuable aspects of religion for atheists.
  • It emphasizes organizational, ritualistic, and communal aspects rather than doctrines.
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Religious Education

  • Religions acknowledge human weakness of will and use repetition in teachings.
  • They understand the importance of rhetoric and how things are said, unlike secular education.
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Embodied Learning

  • Religions engage the whole self, including the body and senses, in learning and meditation.
  • This is demonstrated in practices like Zen Buddhist chanting and tea ceremonies.
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