02092cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500350014226400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800350039452012370042953400450166665300190171185600430173099900170177321981UtSlPG20260610133515.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aAdler, Felix,d1851-193314aThe Essentials of Spirituality 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-06-30 aProduced by David B. Alexander a"The Essentials of Spirituality" by Felix Adler is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the concept of spirituality, emphasizing its connection to morality and the inherent worth of every human being. It reflects Adler’s view that spirituality transcends particular religious teachings, focusing instead on the cultivation of a deeper moral consciousness and ethical living. In this enlightening work, Adler argues that genuine spirituality involves an awakening to higher moral aspirations, urging readers to develop a life centered around the ultimate goal of moral completeness. He suggests that this involves self-reflection and an awareness of one’s actions in relation to their spiritual significance. Moreover, Adler contends that individuals should recognize and ascribe worth to all humans, including those who may seem morally deficient or oppressive, positing that such an attitude fosters both personal and communal upliftment. Through various explorations of character and ethics, Adler articulates a vision for a spiritually vibrant life marked by compassion, self-discipline, and an unwavering commitment to moral principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aSpiritual life40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21981 c63125d63125