- Foundational Text
The Book
The Book of Science is the foundational and guiding text of The Fellowship of Science (TFOS).
It introduces the Guiding Principles, threats to guard against, traditions, rituals and practices, science-themed stories and poetry, mantras, and symbols of The Fellowship of Science: a science-grounded, non-theistic religion for individuals who want meaning without mysticism, guidance without dogma, and belonging without supernatural claims.
The book is expected to be published around September 2026.
Author
Nick Afanasiev
Edition
First Edition
Chapters
19 Chapters
Cited Sources
2,250+
Introduction
What Is
The Book of Science?
The Book of Science asks a central question:
What if we could keep what religions often provide at their best—community, meaning, morality, guidance, stories, rituals, and comfort—without deities and unsupported supernatural claims?
The Book of Science was written for those readers.
What You Will Discover
A Scientific Framework
for Living Better
01 — Foundations
As the foundational text of The Fellowship of Science, The Book of Science presents a serious framework for understanding reality and living more wisely within it. Drawing on more than 2,250 cited sources, including peer-reviewed scientific publications and historical references, it explores what science can reveal about reality, life, health, flourishing, suffering, morality, death, and the future.
02 — Scope
Across nineteen chapters , the book includes a science-grounded origin story of our universe’s emergence; an introduction to the history, methods, and principles of science; an evidence-informed account of the body and mind of members of Homo sapiens; practical guidance for health, behavior, self-regulation, moral conduct, and the reduction of suffering; and a science-based approach to myths and misconceptions, harmful conduct, grief, and mortality.
More Than Explanation
It offers practice.
Readers will find research-informed rituals, meditative practices, mantras, science-themed stories, parables, and poetry designed to help individuals flourish more, suffer less, think more clearly, care more deeply, and face life honestly.
Conviction
The Fellowship of Science is built around the conviction that reality does not become less meaningful when supernatural claims are removed.
Reality becomes more worthy of attention because what remains is real.
Becoming a Fellow
Preparing for
Membership
Those who are interested in becoming Fellows of The Fellowship of Science are strongly encouraged to obtain and read The Book of Science after it becomes available.
The book explains the foundations of TFOS in greater depth and provides the context needed to understand what Fellows are joining, practicing, and helping to build.
For those who wish to become a Fellow, the book explains how to request admission to The Fellowship of Science after it becomes available.
Publication Status
Coming Around September 2026
The Book of Science is currently being prepared for publication and is expected to be released around September 2026. More information will be added to this page as publication approaches, including availability, purchasing options, and updates related to the release.
Motto
Sapientior esto
Be wiser.
Coming Soon
September 2026
The Book of Science is currently being prepared for publication.
Those interested in becoming Fellows are strongly encouraged to read it after release.