A dialectical approach to understanding the relationship between science and spirituality: The MODI model

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Journal for the Study of Spirituality Pub Date : 2020-01-02 DOI:10.1080/20440243.2020.1726045

O. Robinson

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The MODI model is a dialectical way of comprehending the complementary relationship between science and spirituality. The model is founded on the notion that science and spirituality are domains of enquiry that both exemplify the values of modernity: open and embodied enquiry; the questioning of authority; and empowerment of the individual. The model captures the difference between science and spirituality by way of seven conceptual polarities: outer-inner; impersonal-personal; thinking-feeling; empirical-transcendental; mechanistic-purposive; verbal-ineffable; and explanation-contemplation. At the point where these dialectics overlap, the MODI model proposes an ‘interface space’ where science and spirituality overlap and combine. I further suggest that these seven polarities capture aspects of a fundamental ‘head-heart’ duality in human knowing, which is represented in a range of existing theories across philosophical, psychological and neurological levels. The model has predictive power and can help frame the growing interaction between science and spirituality that is a central feature of the contemporary world.

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理解科学与灵性关系的辩证方法:莫迪模式

莫迪模式是一种理解科学与灵性互补关系的辩证方式。该模型建立在这样一种观念之上，即科学和灵性都是探究的领域，它们都体现了现代性的价值:开放和具体化的探究;对权威的质疑;以及赋予个人权力。该模型通过七个概念的两极来捕捉科学与灵性之间的差异:外在-内在;impersonal-personal;thinking-feeling;empirical-transcendental;mechanistic-purposive;verbal-ineffable;和explanation-contemplation。在这些辩证法重叠的地方，莫迪模型提出了一个科学和灵性重叠和结合的“界面空间”。我进一步认为，这七种极性捕捉了人类认知中基本的“头脑-心脏”二元性的各个方面，这在哲学、心理学和神经学层面的一系列现有理论中都有体现。该模型具有预测能力，可以帮助构建科学与灵性之间日益增长的相互作用，这是当代世界的一个核心特征。

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期刊介绍： Journal for the Study of Spirituality is a peer-reviewed journal which creates a unique interdisciplinary, inter-professional and cross-cultural forum where researchers, scholars and others engaged in the study and practices of spirituality can share and debate the research, knowledge, wisdom and insight associated with spirituality and contemporary spirituality studies. The British Association for the Study of Spirituality (BASS) organises a biennial international conference and welcomes enquiries about membership from those interested in the study of spirituality in the UK and worldwide. The journal is concerned with what spirituality means, and how it is expressed, in individuals’ lives and communities and in professional practice settings; and with the impact and implications of spirituality in, and on, social policy, organizational practices and personal and professional development. The journal recognises that spirituality and spiritual values can be expressed and studied in secular contexts, including in scientific and professional practice settings, as well as within faith and wisdom traditions. Thus, Journal for the Study of Spirituality particularly welcomes contributions that: identify new agendas for research into spirituality within and across subject disciplines and professions; explore different epistemological and methodological approaches to the study of spirituality; introduce comparative perspectives and insights drawn from different cultures and/or professional practice settings; aim to apply and develop sustained reflection, investigation and critique in relation to spirituality and spiritual practices; critically examine the values and presuppositions underpinning different forms of spirituality and spiritual practices; incorporate different forms of writing and expressions of spirituality.