About this episode
Arthur Brooks discusses the decline of faith and spirituality and its impact on happiness and meaning in life.
Faith and spirituality are on the decline—but what does that mean for our happiness and sense of meaning? In this episode of Office Hours , I approach that question not as a theologian, but as a social scientist. I explore a fundamental truth: human beings are wired to seek meaning beyond themselves. The problem today is that we're missing out on this essential part of human life. I’ll share a three-part plan to help you transcend yourself—one that helps you manage anxiety and loneliness—and invite you to reflect more deeply on what you believe, and why it matters. And to learn more on this, check out my new book, The Meaning of Your Life (out March 31). — Where to find Arthur Brooks: • Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/ • Newsletter: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter • X: https://x.com/arthurbrooks • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/ • YouTube…
People in this episode
Host: Arthur Brooks
Topics covered
- faith
- spirituality
- happiness
- meaning
- anxiety
- loneliness
Keywords
- faith
- spirituality
- happiness
- meaning
- anxiety
- loneliness
- social science
- self-transcendence
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Meaning of Your Life
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