Philip (, Senior Research Fellow in the Cambridge Theological Federation, Honorary Professor of the University of Wales,
It is a striking aspect of contemporary western culture that, alongside a decline in traditional religious affiliations, there has been a growing interest in spirituality and the use of the word in a variety of contexts. Indeed, spirituality is sometimes contrasted favorably with religion, which many people see (for good or ill) as an off-putting amalgam of dogma, moralism, institutions, buildings, and hierarchies. This Very Short Introduction, written by one of the most eminent scholars and writers on spirituality, explores the historical foundations of spirituality and considers...
It is a striking aspect of contemporary western culture that, alongside a decline in traditional religious affiliations, there has been a growing inte...
