Spiritual awakening
Subtitle: the hidden key to peace and security, just and sustainable economics, a responsible European Union
By: by Edy Korthals Altes.
Series: Studies in spirituality -- 16
Publisher: Peeters
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Leuven; Dudley, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
ISBN-13: 9789042920460
Subjects: Religion and civil society -- European Union countries; Spirituality; European Union countries -- Civilization -- 21st century; European Union countries -- Social policy
Description: "This book, written by a former senior Dutch diplomat, offers a penetrating analysis of some of the major threats to humanity. Its special feature is that it goes beyond the usual pragmatic approach by putting the emphasis on a spiritual awakening. Edy Korthals Altes makes a convincing case about the need for a fundamental transformation in our deepest motivation; a reappraisal of man's place in Ultimate Reality. Here is, according to the author, the base for the so urgently required change in attitude towards man, material goods and nature." "This 'spiritual approach' has not only far-reaching consequences for our personal development, but also for the society we live in. Spiritual values should not be treated as abstract notions, but have to be translated into hard reality. Hence, the inspiring chapters about just and sustainable economics; a comprehensive concept of security and a responsible European Union."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: At head of title: Titus Brandsma Institute.

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