"Richard White has again weaved a seamless narrative connecting original thinkers and artists who celebrate our spiritual core. In so doing, he has shattered the longstanding myth that philosophy and spirituality are mutually exclusive. His message is all-the-more timely as our devices have become our new gods." -- Michael C. Brannigan, Ph.D., M.A, Former Dean of Spiritual Life and Endowed Chair in Ethics & Moral Values, The College of Saint Rose, USA "In this memorable book Richard White sets out to give us permission to think freely without being constrained by the prevailing scientific-materialist culture of our age.

The result is a wonderful blend of spirituality, philosophy, poetry, art and myth which will appeal to all who have ever wondered about the 'sacred depth' of human life. I warmly commend it." -- Peter Tyler, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Spirituality, St Mary's University, UK "White, one of the leaders in philosophy's recent attempt to reconnect with its cultural roots as a distinctive spiritual practice, probes a fascinating sequence of diverse figures (including philosophical artists and psychologists) and uncovers a "hidden genealogy of modern spirituality" which illuminates a widespread contemporary aspiration to live a spiritual life in a secular society." -- Roderick Nicholls, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia, Canada.