Candles in the Dark: A New Spirit for a Plural WorldUniversity of Washington Press, 15 Kas 2011 - 400 sayfa Candles in the Dark is an international compendium of essays that share a sense of the importance of introducing ethical and spiritual concepts and values into the public discourse on progress and globalization issues. They offer a new approach to international relations and public policy that esteems the human spirit and dignity as central values in decision making, seeks links between self interest and the common good, and introduces, in a practical way, philosophical, spiritual, and cultural perspectives in the political discourse on global political and socioeconomic problems. |
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Perspectives from Religious and Philosophical Traditions | 99 |
Insights from Art Language and Literature | 181 |
Values for a Global Society | 253 |
Epilogue | 369 |
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