Kripal, JJ
Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion (Cinema and Modernity)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226453705
- author:
- Kripal, JJ
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 594
- Dimensions:
- 169 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Esalen America and the Religion of No Religion by Jeffrey J. Kripal is a fascinating account of the institute's history, which has long been a world leader in alternative and experiential education. Founded by Michael Murphy and Richard Price, Esalen was the brainchild of two maverick thinkers who sought to fuse spiritual revelations from the East with scientific revolutions from the West. This remarkable story is set against the backdrop of California during the revolutionary 1960s, where the boundaries between science, faith, and the natural world were pushed to their limits. Kripal's book explores how Murphy and Price's vision of a "religion of no religion" rejected traditional dogmas and instead emphasized the importance of the natural world and the interconnectedness of science and spirituality. The result was a unique and influential approach to human development that continues to resonate today. With its engaging narrative and insightful analysis, Esalen America and the Religion of No Religion offers a compelling look at the history and ideas behind one of the most iconic institutions of the 20th century.
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