TY  - CHAP
AB  - This paper defines and explores the concept of intelligent spirituality. It is a deeply-grounded, emotionally-inspiring, spirituality that is human-centered, pragmatic, and intelligent. While the name is new, the idea itself has a well-respected pedigree. The American pragmatist philosopher, educator, and activist, John Dewey, more than anyone else, defined the parameters of intelligent spirituality, demonstrated its usefulness in the modern world, and, perhaps most importantly, exemplified it as a living option in his daily activities.For those interested in the contemporary “spirituality movement” – advocates, critics, or spectators – and especially how it affects today’s business organizations, the idea of intelligent spirituality, as discussed here, provides a useful set of precise criteria to evaluate some of the many changes which are occurring in corporate America and are defended under the banner of spirituality in business. Can one distinguish, for example, between legitimate and illegitimate spirituality? Are some forms of spirituality more useful than others? To what extent can spirituality play a positive role in contemporary business? Is spirituality necessarily related to coerciveness and intolerance in business? This paper explores the assumptions of intelligent spirituality and attempts to answer these questions.
VL  - 5
SN  - 978-0-76231-067-8, 978-1-84950-245-0/1529-2096
DO  - 10.1016/S1529-2096(03)05005-3
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1016/S1529-2096(03)05005-3
AU  - Pava Moses L
ED  - Moses L. Pava
ED  - Patrick Primeaux
PY  - 2003
Y1  - 2003/01/01
TI  - INTELLIGENT SPIRITUALITY IN BUSINESS: A DEWEYAN CONCEPTION
T2  - Spiritual Intelligence at Work: Meaning, Metaphor, and Morals
T3  - Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 63
EP  - 93
Y2  - 2024/04/16
ER  -