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Spirituality and Religion March 2025 |
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| Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life by Agnes CallardModern society often overlooks life's crucial questions, focusing instead on social conformity and day-to-day concerns (such as where to eat dinner or what to buy next). Agnes Callard urges readers to consider the Socratic method, where inquiry and questioning are vital to authentic understanding. She views truth-seeking as a uniquely human and social activity, encouraging dialogue with one another to explore life's mysteries together. |
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| Reading Arendt in the Waiting Room: A Philosophy Primer for an Anxious Age by Jonathan FoilesAs personal and communal dread become increasingly common and anxiety seems to define the modern era, psychotherapist Jonathan Foiles identifies "apocalyptic" anxiety as the fear of the world's end. He finds philosophy more effective than therapy in mitigating this angst, penning a thoughtful primer that may be helpful to individuals troubled by societal issues. |
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| I Want You to Be Happy: Finding Peace and Abundance in Everyday Life by FrancisCatholic readers especially will take comfort in Pope Francis’s grounded and humble suggestions for finding happiness in life. The short chapters distill his message into bite-sized readings, making this book perfect for daily reflection while reminding readers to keep God and serving others as the focus of their lives. |
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| Aflame: Learning from Silence by Pico IyerExtolling the virtues of silence and meditation, author and traveler Pico Iyer shares insights from his regular visits -- spanning three decades -- to a Benedictine monastery in California. Part personal reflection, part philosophical musing, his observations reveal how a contemplative life can better equip us to deal with the modern age. |
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Godstruck: Seven Women's Unexpected Journeys to Religious Conversion
by Kelsey Osgood
This thoughtful exploration of contemporary women's journeys to religious conversion examines their diverse paths to faith, its transformative impact and the broader cultural, spiritual and existential questions surrounding belief and fulfillment in modern life.
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The Free Mind: Finding Clarity in a Digitally Distracted World
by Kilung Rinpoche
Our engagement with digital technology connects us to people but can also cause anxiety, distraction, imbalance, and suffering.Dza Kilung Rinpoche, a respected contemporary Tibetan Buddhist teacher, skillfully addresses these issues in modern life geared toward his Western students and readers. See a unique Buddhist approach to develop a clear understanding of our inner lives and the world of digital communication to lessen our suffering and deepen our happiness.
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Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace
by Big Sean
Anderson, known as Big Sean draws on his tenacious rise to rap fame in this openhearted debut guide to personal growth. During a period of depression after college, the author embarked on what became a lifelong journey of “self-reflection” to become his “best self.” Boiling down what he’s learned, he outlines five general principles—accept, strategize, try, trust, and manifest—through stories from his career, aiming to inspire others to continually work on becoming their best selves.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010
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