Agnostic A Spirited Manifesto
Agnostic: A Spirited Manifesto by Lesley Hazleton, published by Penguin on April 4, 2017, is a thought-provoking exploration of agnosticism as a vibrant and honest approach to the mysteries of existence. In this 224-page reprint, Hazleton addresses the growing number of individuals who identify as “spiritual but not religious,” offering a compelling case for embracing uncertainty rather than adhering to rigid beliefs. She draws on a diverse range of disciplines, including philosophy, theology, and psychology, to articulate the significance of mystery in a world often overwhelmed by information.
Readers will find that Hazleton challenges stereotypes associated with agnosticism, presenting it as a reasoned and enriching stance toward life. The book delves into profound questions about meaning, the nature of the soul, and the concept of infinity, inviting readers to engage in an ongoing exploration of belief. By framing belief as an adventure rather than a dilemma, Agnostic encourages a deeper understanding of spirituality and the human experience, making it a relevant read for those interested in religion, agnosticism, and the complexities of faith.
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“Vital” –The New York Times Book Review
“Provocative…[Hazleton] paddles the river of doubt with energy and exuberance.” –The Seattle Times
A widely admired writer on religion celebrates agnosticism as the most vibrant, engaging—and ultimately the most honest—stance toward the mysteries of existence.
One in four Americans reject any affiliation with organized religion, and nearly half of those under thirty describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” But as the airwaves resound with the haranguing of preachers and pundits, who speaks for the millions who find no joy in whittling the wonder of existence to a simple yes/no choice?
Lesley Hazleton does. In this provocative, brilliant book, she gives voice to the case for agnosticism, breaks it free of its stereotypes as watered-down atheism or amorphous “seeking,” and celebrates it as a reasoned, revealing, and sustaining stance toward life. Stepping over the lines imposed by rigid conviction, she draws on philosophy, theology, psychology, science, and more to explore, with curiosity and passion, the vital role of mystery in a deceptively information-rich world; to ask what we mean by the search for meaning; to invoke the humbling yet elating perspective of infinity; to challenge received ideas about death; and to reconsider what “the soul” might be. Inspired and inspiring, Agnostic recasts the question of belief not as a problem to be solved but as an invitation to an ongoing, open-ended adventure of the mind.
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