{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/67113b2ffb3e57696120d25e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pt 2: What Can Atheists Learn from Religion? | Alain de Botton","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/1729182325387-232e49b4-3138-4f9b-bf44-d8ccebdc8609.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In part 2, Alain de Botton and Dr Alex George discuss religion, and what parts you can use to improve your life without having to believe.</p><p><br></p><p>Alain explains how organised religion educates people on morals and ethics, what it means to practise something “religiously” and the lost connection between philosophy and fashion.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Alain explains the psychological benefits of art therapy, exercises you can practise today and why he doesn’t believe in the word “Expert”.</p><p><br></p><p>Find all of Alain’s books at <a href=\"http://www.alaindebotton.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.alaindebotton.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestompcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thestompcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Manual-BESTSELLER-Fitness-Everyone/dp/1783254904\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mind Manual</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bemettle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download Mettle</a>: the mental fitness app for men</p>","author_name":"Dr Alex George"}