Robert C Solomon

Spirituality for the Skeptic

The Thoughtful Love of Life

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Produktbeschreibung

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 Spirituality for the Skeptic, philosopher Robert Solomon philosopher Robert Solomon explores what it means to be spiritual in today's pluralistic world. Based on Solomon's own struggles to reconcile philosophy with religion, this book offers a model of a vibrant, fulfilling spirituality that embraces the complexities of human existence and acknowledges the joys and tragedies of life. Soloman 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 humancondition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 238mm x 159mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9780195312133
• ISBN-10: 0195312139
• Artikelnr.: 22316016

Autorenporträt

Robert C. Solomon is the Quincy Lee Centennial Professor of Business and Philosophy and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas, Austin. His books include A Short History of Philosophy, A Passion for Wisdom, and The Joy of Philosophy, all published by Oxford.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1: From Philosophy to Spirit and Spirituality
2: Spirituality as Passion
3: Spirituality as Cosmic Trust
4: Spirituality as Rationality
5: Facing Up to Tragedy
6: Spirituality, Fate and Fatalism
7: Looking Forward to Death
8: The Self in Transformation: Self, Soul and Spirit