global resurgance of religion and the transformation of …
the struggle for the soul of the twenty-first …
Scott Thomas
300 pages | ~8 hrs
Comparative Religion
global resurgance of religion and the transformation of international relations, The
the struggle for the soul of the twenty-first century
By Scott Thomas
In an era where spiritual awakening intersects with global politics, this comprehensive exploration reveals how religion and culture are reshaping our interconnected world. Scott Thomas presents a compelling case for understanding faith traditions not as relics of the past, but as dynamic forces actively transforming international relations in our post-modern age.
Moving beyond simplistic explanations that reduce religious movements to economic or political reactions, this work demonstrates how spiritual resurgence spans across diverse cultures and economic systems worldwide. The author challenges conventional wisdom that dismisses religious influence as mere fundamentalism or anti-modern protest, instead revealing a deeper cultural shift that transcends traditional boundaries between developed and developing nations.
Through careful analysis, Thomas illustrates how this global spiritual awakening represents something far more profound than reactionary movements against globalization or modernization. Rather, it reflects a fundamental questioning of modernity itself, occurring simultaneously across Western industrialized societies and emerging economies alike.
For readers seeking to understand how ancient wisdom traditions are finding new relevance in contemporary global affairs, this book offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between spiritual consciousness and worldly power. It provides a framework for recognizing how religious and cultural forces continue to shape diplomatic relations, policy decisions, and international cooperation in ways that purely secular analyses often overlook.
This thoughtful examination invites readers to consider how spiritual dimensions of human experience remain central to understanding our shared global future.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion and sociology
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Relations internationales
- ✓ Explore Religions
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Internationale betrekkingen
- ✓ Explore Religion and politics
- ✓ Explore Religieuze aspecten
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Details
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- ISBN-10
- 1403961123
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BL65.I55 T46 2005
