Skip to content
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • RSS Feed
  • Reddit
The Spiritual Naturalist Society
  • Home
  • What is SN?
  • Membership
  • Events
  • Podcast
  • SN Academy
    • About SN Academy
    • SNS Books
    • Course
    • Philosophy/Wisdom
    • Practices & Ritual
    • Arts & Music
    • Book Reviews & Suggestions
    • Academy Contributors
  • Traditions of SN
    • Secular Buddhism
    • Naturalistic Paganism
    • Stoicism
    • Humanism
    • Science & Spirituality
    • Humanistic Judaism
    • Pantheism
    • Epicureanism
    • Christian Naturalism
  • Community
    • Join the Discussion
    • Volunteer
    • Practice Support Group
    • Meditation Guidance Group
    • Local Group Center
    • Partner Organizations
    • Compassion Fund
  • About SNS
    • Mission
    • Vision Statement
    • Advisory Board
    • SNS Council & Volunteers
    • Contributing Writers
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Donate

ionians

Roots of SN, Part 8: Were the Ionian Philosophers Naturalistic?

July 10, 2014June 26, 2014 by B. T. Newberg

Many believe Spiritual Naturalism is a modern movement – but its true age may surprise you.

Categories Free Tags ancient philosophy, ionians, milesians, naturalism, science and religion, spiritual naturalism, thales 2 Comments
First Time?
Become a Member

New SNS Articles

Can You Love Nature?

Can You Love Nature?

Exploring our unreciprocated love of nature…

A.I.: Avoiding Insanity

A.I.: Avoiding Insanity

The importance of genuine human interaction…

Spiritual Journaling

Spiritual Journaling

Leigh concludes her three article series on journaling…

Opus 100: My View of Spiritual Naturalism

Opus 100: My View of Spiritual Naturalism

A look back at some key articles on spiritual naturalism…

Reflections on Food Ethics

Reflections on Food Ethics

Considering what we eat…

Fast is Slow—Slow is Fast.

Fast is Slow—Slow is Fast.

Turning from the busyness of life, to the deepest business of life…

What Spiritual Naturalism Means to Me

What Spiritual Naturalism Means to Me

A second in our series of articles on how people view Spiritual Naturalism…

Subjectivity?

Subjectivity?

Toward the fullness of the Void…

Past Articles

Classic SNS Articles

Hurricane Sandy: A Spiritual Naturalist take on tragedy

Hurricane Sandy: A Spiritual Naturalist take on tragedy

Whether suffering ourselves, or dealing with others who are suffering, how do Spiritual Naturalists deal with tragedy?…
The Eyes of Compassion - SN Today #17

The Eyes of Compassion – SN Today #17

We talk and write of compassion a lot in the Society, but what exactly do we mean by compassion?
Psychology & Practice - SN Today #16

Psychology & Practice – SN Today #16

How should Spiritual Naturalists take the latest psychological science into account in building a spiritual practice?
Is Spiritual Naturalism an Oxymoron?

Is Spiritual Naturalism an Oxymoron?

Thomas Schenk suggests that, if ‘the Kingdom of Heaven is within’, then it is a part of our world and a part of our self; something we can experience here

.

Spirituality and Aging

Spirituality and Aging

The challenge of watching those we love near the ends…
by-laws

New By-Laws Democratize SNS

The SNS Council has passed new by-laws that include member voting…
Bringing Light to (most of) the Darkness

Bringing Light to (most of) the Darkness

Winter Solstice is upon us, and the year is at its darkest. Many ancient societies found ways to express that the light would return and life would go on…
Anxiety, REBT and Stoicism

Anxiety, REBT and Stoicism

Most of use experience anxiety in some form. Guest writer Ed Kelly, Jr. writes on how Stoicism can help us face anxiety…

Please Consider
Supporting Membership

We invite you to become a part of our growing community. Your support makes possible all of our programs.
Click here to learn more or
Become a Member

Donations and Supporting Memberships are how we fund our community and web site.

Log in
© 2023 The Spiritual Naturalist Society • Built with GeneratePress