Spirituality Critic — A Critical Approach to Contemporary Spiritualities
Welcome to Spirituality Critic, a space dedicated to the critical, philosophical, and phenomenological study of contemporary spiritualities.
This project explores the conceptual foundations, epistemological assumptions, and rhetorical mechanisms that shape the New Age, the New Thought movement, and the broader landscape of alternative spiritualities.
My aim is not to dismiss spirituality, but to clarify it — to distinguish between genuine inner work and the ideological shortcuts that often dominate the modern spiritual marketplace.
Here you will find:
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analyses of New Age and New Thought doctrines,
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conceptual clarifications and lexicons,
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phenomenological explorations of spiritual experience,
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comparisons between historical esoteric traditions and contemporary practices,
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reflections on the conditions for a mature, adult spirituality.
About the language of the articles
All articles are written in French.
If you do not read French, you can use your browser’s automatic translation feature (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
The structure of the site and the content remain fully accessible through this tool.
Why this project exists
In a time when spiritual discourse circulates faster than ever — often detached from its historical, philosophical, or ethical roots — it becomes essential to reintroduce clarity, rigor, and conceptual depth.
This site proposes a poly‑epistemological approach, grounded in dialogue, alterity, and intellectual honesty.
Start exploring
You can browse the articles, explore the conceptual lexicon, or follow the thematic series on epistemology, phenomenology, and the evolution from New Age to New Thought.
