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(Audiobook) 20. « Cardinals » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In Cardinals, Alain reflects on the power of ceremony, costume, and ritual in sustaining belief, arguing that faith is rooted not in abstract theology but in the shared gestures and symbols that affirm collective meaning. Through sharp contrasts with Protestant abstraction, he highlights the enduring significance of ritual as proof of its own truth. © Lire la suite

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(Audiobook) 19. « Descartes » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In Descartes, Alain examines the philosopher’s revolutionary decree to deny thought to animals, framing it as a profound affirmation of humanity’s unique role in the « Odyssey of the Spirit. » Through the lens of history, mythology, and Western philosophy, Alain explores how this Cartesian stance anchors a civilization built on the tension between power, compassion, and

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(Audiobook) 18. « The Man of God » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In The Man of God, Alain explores the austere wisdom of those who reject worldly power, urging self-governance, spiritual resilience, and acceptance of life’s trials. Through sharp critique of ambition and folly, he reveals how true justice lies within, while even worldly rulers like Caesar demand the collaboration of thought and conscience. © Translated by

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(Audiobook) 17. « Jansenist and Jesuit » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In Jansenist and Jesuit, Alain contrasts the uncompromising rigor of the Jansenist, who demands self-reliance and honors human freedom, with the Jesuit’s gentle adaptability, who uses habit and indulgence to guide. Both approaches, rooted in timeless archetypes, reveal profound truths about human nature, discipline, and the art of influence. © Translated by Nada Kim, Editions

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(Audiobook) 16. « Dogmatism » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In Dogmatism, Alain delves into the human need for agreement as the foundation of understanding, arguing that shared signs, from religious rituals to common language, are the first steps toward universal thought. He critiques the rush to contradiction and celebrates the deep wisdom found in comprehending collective symbols. © Translated by Nada Kim, Editions Dupleix,

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(Audiobook) 15. « The Cathedral » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In The Cathedral, Alain envisions the church as both temple and theater, where architecture and ritual elevate human spirit above the mundane. Contrasting frivolous entertainment with profound drama, he explores how humanity’s eternal struggle with justice, nature, and fate finds its truest expression in sacred spaces, awaiting a new, unified art to capture the soul

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(Audiobook) 14. « Idols » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In Idols, Alain examines humanity’s creation of idols as the foundation of religion and art, revealing how contemplation transforms objects into symbols of infinite meaning. Tracing the dialectical evolution from idolatry to purified worship, he explores how beauty and mythology bridge the gap between material signs and transcendent ideas, echoing Hegel’s vision of art as

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(Audiobook) 13. « The Temple » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In The Temple, Alain draws a poetic parallel between architecture and music, exploring how monuments, like cathedrals or triumphal arches, move us through their interplay of form, depth, and perspective. Contrasting this dynamic with the stillness of painting, he reveals how movement transforms our perception of space and binds us to collective thought, while immobility

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(Audiobook) 12. Science and Religion in About Christianity by Alain.

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In Science and Religion, Alain reflects on how human understanding evolves not from direct experience but from collective narratives and rituals. He explores the interplay of fear, respect, and ceremony in shaping knowledge, arguing that humanity’s path to science was paved by the reverence and awe inspired by religion. © Translated by Nada Kim, Editions

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(Audiobook) 11. « On Appearances » in About Christianity by Alain.

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In On Appearances, Alain unpacks the nature of perception and truth, exploring how perspectives—whether scientific, religious, or cultural—offer partial insights into a shared reality. From Galileo’s revelations to the symbolic acts of a Hindu, he reveals the intricate dance between appearance and understanding, urging tolerance and deeper inquiry into the « truth of everything. » © Translated

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