Secularism and the Right to Spirituality: Work, Leisure, and Contemplation

People have a claim-right to spirituality. It is therefore the duty of society, including secular societies, to enable its members to exercise this right. This means that spirituality should not be left to the realm of laissez-faire, and that society has a moral duty to nurture spiritual opportuniti...

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Main Author: Segev, Arik (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Common Ground Publishing 2023
In: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2023, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 99-115
Further subjects:B Contemplation
B Spirituality
B Leisure
B Work
B Philosophy
B Secularism
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