Types of spiritual philosophy
Spiritual philosophy can be observed and practiced both intuitively and speculatively.Intuitive spiritual philosophy
Intuitive spiritual philosophy suggests that there is an intellectual component beyond conscious inclination that fundamentally influences one’s practice of spirituality This level of intuitive thinking is influenced by one’s social identities, with priorities being placed on physical intuitions over rational intuitions .Speculative spiritual philosophy
Speculative spiritual philosophy focuses on critical reflection on theoretical and personal knowledge to gain understanding and alternative viewpoints of the concepts of spiritual philosophy . The main purpose of speculative spiritual philosophy is to understand the reasoning behind reality through profound experiences .Spiritual philosophy in Religion
Spiritual philosophy has both religious and non-religious connotations. The spirituality of religious individuals is greatly influenced by their religion’s beliefs, teachings, including sacred texts, and the practice of key rituals .Eastern World Religions
Eastern world religions - Hinduism and Buddhism - understand the concepts of spiritual philosophy through the nature ofBuddhism
The teachings and rituals of early Buddhism are some of the earliest forms of spiritual philosophy . Buddhism provides guidance to adherents on what to do and how to live, in accordance with the teachings and practices of Buddhism . The Buddhist faith has maintained a rich tradition and continues to remain relevant in a world that is becoming increasingly modernised , . The central themes that pertain to Buddhist spirituality include theHinduism
The origins of spiritual philosophy in Hinduism are ambiguous . The foundations of Hindu adherents’ philosophical considerations are based traditional Indian philosophy and are derived from classic Hindu literature . These concepts are in turn derived from classic Hindu literature . The teachings ofWestern World Religions
Western world religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam– apply the principles ofChristianity
In the 1970s, Christian spiritual philosophy was transformed . This was the result of theIslam
Islamic spirituality requires adherent’s actions, behaviour and faith to align with the teachings and principles of Islam as outlined in theJudaism
Spiritual philosophy in Judaism is largely based onSpiritual philosophy in a non-religious context
Non-religious spiritual philosophy encompasses spirituality that is not dictated by organised religion . The understanding and practice of this side of spiritual philosophy is influenced through one’s ethical principles, thoughts and emotions . Hence, non-religious spirituality is more open-ended than religious spiritual philosophy, as one’s spirituality not being based primarily on religious teachings and texts . A contemporary example is the spiritual philosophy outlined in ''The Book of Eden'' by poet and philosopher, Athol Williams. The number of individuals practising non-religious spirituality has continued to rise in the modern world, where the practice of institutionalised religion is declining and more people choose to identify as spiritual but not religious . Non-religious spiritual philosophy emphasises connection, with adherents being able to interpret concepts of spirituality in a context that aligns with personal beliefs and values . Whilst non-religious spiritual philosophy is more individualistic and does not necessarily follow an organised structure, there are still many non-religious spiritual philosophy outlooks that are followed by a community of people . Non-religious spiritual philosophy encompasses an array of practices, which have the purpose to serve the mind, body and soul . These practices vary from mindfulness, to charity work, to retreats, and occur with the explicit purpose to guide one’s decisions .Spiritual philosophy in science and medicine
Spirituality, whether sourced from a religious or non-religious background, has the potential to help individuals cope and heal from disease and provide support to patients suffering from a terminal diagnosis . It is believed that maintaining hope, meaning and a sense of purpose is vital for patients who undergo treatment for long-term illnesses to ensure individuals keep their identity and subsequently their personal sense of worth . An outlook on spiritual philosophy which was integral to modern medicine is that ofSee also
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