Postsecularism by Mike King
An innovative look at how spiritual and secular thought collide and combine in today's world, charting a new way forward that combines the best of both worldviews.
'Mike King's knowledge is impressive, ranging from quantum mechanics to contemporary music, as well as texts arguing for and against religionHe is perhaps at his most original when he applies the Sanskrit terms bhakti, glossed as the devotional spiritual impulse, as opposed to jnani, non-theistic insight, to make comparisons across widely different spiritual traditions, each of which has a mystical virtuosity at its core.' Jonathan Benthall, in The Times Literary Supplement, 11 December 2009 'Postsecularism' engages, importantly, with a contemporary debate on the competing validites of sciences and religion. It provides a well-appraised overview of the dialogue between science and religion, and makes an intriguing argument for furthering a post-secular sensibilty and, in some ways, for recognising cultural difference. A. Ranasinghe, Millenium: Journal of International Studies, vol 39, issue 3
Dr Mike King is Reader at London Metropolitan University. He serves as Director for the Scientific and Medical Network, a charity devoted to combating scientific materialism, and sits on the Steering Group for the Wrekin Trust Forum, which promotes spiritual learning on all levels within society.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780227172476 |
| ISBN 10 | 0227172477 |
| Title | Postsecularism |
| Author | Mike King |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | James Clarke and Co Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
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