Materialism

Moral and Social Consequences

This book advocates for a sensible balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life.

Materialism continues to have a devastating impact on societies and individuals throughout the world. Examining psychological, sociological and spiritual perspectives and substantiated by extensive scientific research, this book focus on the moral and social consequences of materialistic mindsets and challenges the view that matter is the centrepiece of life –a view that denies spirituality, conscience and feeling. It advocates for a sensible balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life as two pillars of an equitable civilisation.

Originally published in 2010, this updated and expanded edition (2017) now includes valuable insights on materialism and mental health, bioethics and climate change, in addition to its original challenges to the unbridled accumulation of wealth leading to the inequities, economic injustices and corruption of our modern world. These are not only economic issues; extremes of wealth and...Show More

This book advocates for a sensible balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life.

Materialism continues to have a devastating impact on societies and individuals throughout the world. Examining psychological, sociological and spiritual perspectives and substantiated by extensive scientific research, this book focus on the moral and social consequences of materialistic mindsets and challenges the view that matter is the centrepiece of life –a view that denies spirituality, conscience and feeling. It advocates for a sensible balance between the spiritual and material aspects of life as two pillars of an equitable civilisation.

Originally published in 2010, this updated and expanded edition (2017) now includes valuable insights on materialism and mental health, bioethics and climate change, in addition to its original challenges to the unbridled accumulation of wealth leading to the inequities, economic injustices and corruption of our modern world. These are not only economic issues; extremes of wealth and poverty are also a moral dilemma. The author discusses the roles of egotism, arrogance and indifference to the plight of millions who die each year from starvation and disease. Such indifference, as well as the deterioration in human behaviour, are rooted in the loss of values and spiritual perspectives on life.
The first edition of this book received the Distinguished Scholarship award of the Association for Bahá'í Studies in 2011.

  • Contributors:: Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian (Author)
  • Format: Softcover book | 272 pages
  • Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 15 mm | 349 g
  • Publisher: George Ronald Publisher, 2015
  • ISBN: 9780853986072
  • SKU: GHADI_MATER@p
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  • Contributors:: Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian (Author)
  • Format: Softcover book | 272 pages
  • Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 15 mm | 349 g
  • Publisher: George Ronald Publisher, 2015
  • ISBN: 9780853986072
  • SKU: GHADI_MATER@p

About Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian

Dr. Ghadirian is a psychiatrist with extensive experience in substance abuse and an Emeritus Physician at the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal. He is recognized as an international authority and has been invited to speak to professional conferences about this subject at the United Nations. As author, educator and researcher, he has published extensively on psychosocial and spiritual issues and spoken at many universities and public events around the world. His current interest is the exploration of the interrelationship between religion and science in the advancement of civilization.

Titles by Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian

Maturation of Humanity

Spiritual Basis of Financial Prosperity