Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Spirituality, as an intrinsic dimension of the human being, is essential for the construction of a just and peaceful society. This article examines the erosion of spirituality in contemporary contexts, identifying its consequences for humanity from anthropological and theological perspectives. Starting from the conception of the human being as a multidimensional entity, it explores how disconnection from the transcendent leads to existential and social impoverishment, manifested in attitudes of individualism, materialism, and the loss of ethical values. Through an analysis of sacred texts — such as the Christian Gospels, the Quran, the Torah, and the Vedas — and the reflections of authors like Clifford Geertz, Raimon Panikkar, and Émile Durkheim, this study underscores the need to restore spirituality as an essential component for humanity's survival. Finally, spirituality is proposed not as a functional tool but as an end in itself, fostering connection with others, universal love, and transcendence — indispensable elements for overcoming the ethical and social crises of modernity.
Author: Carlos Efraín Montúfar Salcedo
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405869599