The School of Life asks how society might be able to recover the positive aspects of religion, despite many of us no longer having a faith tradition.

For many people in the developed world, it has become increasingly difficult to believe in the divine, with too many rational and scientific arguments against supernatural forces.

But as belief systems that are also highly interested in our emotional and ethical wellbeing, is it possible that religions might still have wisdom to impart on us?

A collective of psychologists, philosophers, and writers, The School of Life seeks to fill the holes left by modern education, producing content that helps people find fulfilling work, master relationships, achieve calm, and understand the world.

This book both highlights the gaps in our lives left by the departure of religion, and suggests ways that other organizations might be able to function as adequate replacements.