Post constructivist Approaches to Mysticism
The Innate Capacity December 4, 1997 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780195116977.003.0010
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe classic approach to mysticism emphasizes its unity, pointing to striking parallels in the language used by mystics from different cultures who were unknown to each other. It concludes that they describe the same experience, presenting mysticism as involving a state of consciousness found in virtually all religions, recognizably the same in each, and acknowledged as the highest goal of the religious quest.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | The classic approach to mysticism argues for a universal, unified mystical experience across different cultures and religions. |
Abstract
Abstract The classic approach to mysticism emphasizes its unity. It points to striking parallels in the language used by mystics from different cultures who were unknown to each other and concludes that they describe the same experience. Hence, it presents mysticism as involving a state of consciousness found in virtually all religions, recog-nizably the same in each, and acknowledged by those who have eyes to see as the highest goal of the religious quest.