Reconsideration of desire, violence, freedom, and spirituality

5. Reconsideration of desire, violence, freedom, and spirituality
Life studies strongly reconsiders our “desire” and “violence” that constitute the basic driving force of contemporary civilization. We keep away from the simple affirmation of them, or from extreme abstinence. We criticize them and try to find a way of overcoming our desire and violence. We distinguish "superficial freedom" that supports modern civilization from "rich freedom" that leads us to the real pleasure of life. We seek for "post-religious spirituality" that is not based on a particular religion.

Note: This is the main task of researchers on life studies. I advocated “post-religious spirituality” in my book, How to live in Post-religious Age. I do not aim to deny religion. I wish to have a dialogue between life studies and religious wisdom in mutual respect.

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What is Life Studies
(2004)
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