PHILOSOPHY
he Foundation seeks new insights into the spiritual nature of the individual. For example, the Foundation supports innovative new research in subjects ranging from unlocking the mysteries of spirituality in the human mind using recent advances in neurobiology to generating insights into the patterns and principles of spiritual growth during the college years.

All Human Sciences research is guided by Sir John Templeton’s unyielding optimism that there is much to learn from examining scientifically the nature and benefits of such spiritual principles as creativity, gratitude and altruism. Ongoing research engages anthropologists, psychologists, economists, educational researchers and other scholars who pool their talents and expertise on topics as diverse as thrift, generosity and purpose.