Religion Without God

Religion Without God is a thought-provoking book written by William Arthur that explores the concept of religion and spirituality without the traditional belief in a deity. The book challenges the notion that religion and morality are inherently linked to the belief in a supernatural being and instead argues that we can still find meaning and purpose in life through secular spirituality. Arthur draws on a variety of philosophical and religious traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, and Stoicism, to explore different approaches to living a meaningful life without relying on the idea of a divine being. He also examines the role of community, ritual, and ethics in creating a sense of purpose and belonging in our lives. Throughout the book, Arthur encourages readers to think critically about their own beliefs and to consider new ways of approaching spirituality and morality. He argues that by embracing a more secular approach to religion, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate society that values diversity and promotes human flourishing. Overall, Religion Without God is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of spirituality and morality that challenges traditional notions of religion and offers a new perspective on how we can find meaning and purpose in our lives.1888. This volume is divided into two parts. Part I, entitled Positivism and Mr. Frederic Harrison contains the following chapters: general position of Comte; polity of Comte; philosophy of Comte; religion of humanity. Part II, entitled Agnosticism and Mr. Herbert Spencer contains the following chapters: Mr. Spencer's array of things unknowable; what suffices according to Mr. Spencer to place a thing beyond the line of the knowable; in what consists, according to Mr. Spencer, knowing a thing and not knowing it; is not all our knowledge partial and yet real; Mr. Spencer's doctrine of illusion and phenomena; Mr. Spencer on necessity and free will; Mr. Spencer's view of the origin of the universe; Mr. Spencer's replacement of God; Mr. Spencer's substitute for Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.