Philosophy and the spiritual life / edited by Victoria S. Harrison, Tyler Dalton McNabb.
This book breaks new ground for the philosophy of religion by showcasing work that engages with the lived reality of the spiritual life. It demonstrates that philosophy's relationship with spirituality is more than a historical curiosity and that, in the twenty-first century, it is still meanin...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge,
2023.
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| Series: | British Society for the Philosophy of Religion series.
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| Summary: | This book breaks new ground for the philosophy of religion by showcasing work that engages with the lived reality of the spiritual life. It demonstrates that philosophy's relationship with spirituality is more than a historical curiosity and that, in the twenty-first century, it is still meaningful to think about philosophy in connection with spirituality. The chapters are organised around the following themes: spiritual practice and philosophical understanding; philosophical reflections on living a spiritual life; philosophical problems concerning the spiritual life. The first part discusses whether or not the topic of spirituality should be given a more fundamental role within the philosophy of religion, and, if so, how that might be accomplished. The second part addresses fundamental issues concerning human beings, their lives, and their self-understanding in relation to the spiritual life. The final part considers philosophical problems that emerge when discussing the spiritual life. By bringing together discussions of these topics, this volume constitutes a valuable resource for scholars in disciplines in which the spiritual life is a focus of interest, particularly philosophy, theology, and religious studies. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (232 pages). |
| ISBN: | 9781003052807 1003052800 9781000916720 1000916723 9781000916706 1000916707 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |
| Biographical or Historical Data: | Victoria S. Harrison is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau, China. Until 2016, she was Reader in Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, where she directed the Forum for Philosophy and Religion. Tyler Dalton McNabb is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. Francis University, Pennsylvania. |