A review by pioocampo
Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion by Alain de Botton

3.0

"Museums must be more than places for displaying beautiful objects. They should be places that use beautiful objects in order to make us good and wise." This quote alone on how art can impact us as much as the Catholic Church did for centuries on end encapsulates the essence of this book: how our secular society neglects our utmost self-actualization needs. Overall, I appreciated this intent yet I'm left craving every time a section ends. While Alain de Botton points out his thoughts in constructive, structured ways, his narrative seems to cut short when it reaches its supposed fruition. Despite being called a "guide", there are missed opportunities for him to develop his claims.