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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. Available on Libby |
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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. Also available on Libby and cloudLibrary |
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| Religion Is Not Done With You: Or, The Hidden Power of Religion on Race, Maps, Bodies ... by Megan Goodwin and Ilyse Morgenstein FuerstReligion shapes our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. This guide challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about religion, highlighting its impact on everything from personal autonomy and social norms to government policies. The authors -- hosts of the Keeping It 101 podcast -- provide a candid and engaging introduction to the pervasiveness of religious ideology in modern American life. |
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