Beyond Well-Being: Spirituality and Human Flourishing (NA)

Description: Beyond Well-Being: Spirituality and Human Flourishing (NA) [Paperback] Miner, Maureen; Dowson, Martin and Devenish, Stuart Product Overview This volume arose out of a deep concern to assist people in their struggle to lead a flourishing life. Fractured, stressed, relationally broken and spiritually empty people may instinctively reach for the supposed panacea of happiness. But happiness is often a transitory state. More stable and worthwhile than the pursuit of happiness is leading a flourishing life. But what is flourishing? Is spirituality necessary for human flourishing and, if so, in what ways might spirituality provide a unique and important contribution to flourishing? The volume provides complementary yet diverse accounts of human flourishing. Each account argues that spirituality in general, and Christian spirituality in particular, are vital contributors to flourishing. The volume will be valuable for those who are dissatisfied with popular hedonistic approaches to flourishing. Such people are ready for a change in approach, but often do not have a clear alternative in view. The Volume will provide a clear alternative to popular culture's representation of the flourishing person, which is largely vested in conspicuous consumption. The book will also be valuable for those who have considered alternatives to popular culture, but who lack an informed basis on which to evaluate these alternatives. Finally, the book will be valuable for those who are committed to Christian spirituality but may not appreciate the rich resources which Christian faith offers for human flourishing. Amongst the latter group are included Christian leaders such as priests and pastors, voluntary church workers and lay people who may or may not be involved in formal religion but who long to flourish in their own lives and to enable others to do the same. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Information Age Publishing; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2012) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1617358045 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 43 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,171,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6,413 in Educational Psychology (Books) #123,690 in Mental Health (Books) #292,411 in Christian Living (Books) #6,413 in Educational Psychology (Books) #123,690 in Mental Health (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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