The individual needs the return to spiritual values, for he can survive in the present human situation only by reaffirming that man is not just a biological and psychological being but also a spiritual being, that is creature, and existing for the purposes of his Creator and subject to Him -- Landmarks of Tomorrow: A Report on the New 'Post-Modern' World (1959)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Drucker argues individuals need spiritual values to survive, seeing humans as more than biological beings, created by a higher purpose.
- In plain terms
- Spirituality is essential for human fulfillment.
- What can you take from it?
- Beyond material needs, spiritual purpose matters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can organizations respect diverse spiritual views?
- What role does meaning play in motivation?
Another view
Not everyone shares a religious or spiritual framework.
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