Spirituality for the Skeptic : The Thoughtful Love of Life

The Thoughtful Love of Life

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Other Practices, Agnosticism, Bible & Bible Studies
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Author: Robert C. Solomon ISBN: 9780199839520
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Publication: February 28, 2002
Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA Language: English
Author: Robert C. Solomon
ISBN: 9780199839520
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication: February 28, 2002
Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English

Is it possible to be spiritual and yet not believe in the supernatural? Can a person be spiritual without belonging to a religious group or organization? In this book philosopher Robert Solomon offers challenging answers to these questions as he explodes commonly held myths about what is means to be spiritual in today's pluralistic world. Based on Solomon's own struggles to reconcile philosophy with religion Spirituality for the Skeptic offers a model of a vibrant fulfilling spirituality that embraces the complexities of human existence and acknowledges the joys and tragedies of life. Solomon has forged an enlightened new path that synthesizes spirituality with emotions intellect science and common sense. His new paradigm "naturalized" spirituality establishes as its cornerstone the "thoughtful love of life"--a passionate concern for the here-and-now and not the by-and-by. Being spiritual doesn't mean being holed up as a recluse spending hours in meditation and contemplation Solomon argues. It demands involvement and emotional engagement with others in the struggle to find meaning in our lives. As such this modern-day spirituality encompasses a passionate enthusiasm for the world the transformation of self cosmic trust and rationality coming to terms with fate and viewing life as a gift all of which are explored in depth throughout this book. Spirituality for the Skeptic answers the need for a non-institutional non-dogmatic spirituality that leads to personal fulfillment and satisfaction. By examining the ideas of great thinkers from Socrates and Nietzsche to Buddha to Kafka Solomon arrives at a practical vision of spirituality that should appeal to many seekers looking to make sense of the human condition.

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Is it possible to be spiritual and yet not believe in the supernatural? Can a person be spiritual without belonging to a religious group or organization? In this book philosopher Robert Solomon offers challenging answers to these questions as he explodes commonly held myths about what is means to be spiritual in today's pluralistic world. Based on Solomon's own struggles to reconcile philosophy with religion Spirituality for the Skeptic offers a model of a vibrant fulfilling spirituality that embraces the complexities of human existence and acknowledges the joys and tragedies of life. Solomon has forged an enlightened new path that synthesizes spirituality with emotions intellect science and common sense. His new paradigm "naturalized" spirituality establishes as its cornerstone the "thoughtful love of life"--a passionate concern for the here-and-now and not the by-and-by. Being spiritual doesn't mean being holed up as a recluse spending hours in meditation and contemplation Solomon argues. It demands involvement and emotional engagement with others in the struggle to find meaning in our lives. As such this modern-day spirituality encompasses a passionate enthusiasm for the world the transformation of self cosmic trust and rationality coming to terms with fate and viewing life as a gift all of which are explored in depth throughout this book. Spirituality for the Skeptic answers the need for a non-institutional non-dogmatic spirituality that leads to personal fulfillment and satisfaction. By examining the ideas of great thinkers from Socrates and Nietzsche to Buddha to Kafka Solomon arrives at a practical vision of spirituality that should appeal to many seekers looking to make sense of the human condition.

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