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    The evolution of Western spirituality: From Ancient Greece and Rome to contemporary practices
    (Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2023-04-08) Karakaya, Takyettin
    This article provides a comprehensive overview of the history of spirituality in the Western world, examining its evolution from ancient Greece and Rome to contemporary practices. The article explores the development of key religious and philosophical traditions, including early Christianity, the Protestant Reformation, and the Enlightenment, and analyzes their contributions to the evolutionof Western spirituality. The article also investigates the emergence of contemporary spirituality, highlighting its emphasis on personal experience and individual growth, and its rejection oftraditional religious institutions and dogma. While contemporary spirituality has been criticized forits lack of structure and its tendency to promote subjective experiences over objective truth, it hasalso had a significant impact on Western culture, particularly in the areas of health and wellness. The article discusses the challenges that contemporary spirituality poses, including the potential forspiritual bypassing, the need for authenticity in spiritual practices, and the importance of recognizing spirituality as a deeply personal and individual experience. Additionally, the articleexplores the future of Western spirituality, considering the impact of changing cultural and socialtrends and the ongoing evolution of spiritual practices. The article also examines important worksand figures that have contributed to the development of Western spirituality from Ancient Greeceand Rome to contemporary times, showing the diversity and richness of spiritual perspectives andpractices over time. Ultimately, this article offers a comprehensive overview of the history ofWestern spirituality and highlights its enduring influence on Western culture and society, while also providing insights into the challenges and opportunities that contemporary spirituality presents.