"Mistiek: Van Verwarring na Waarheid? ʼn Filosofiese verkenning"
Koers : Bulletin for Christian Scholarship November 21, 2019 B.J. van der Walt
Mysticism remains a contested concept: some view it as vague or mysterious, others as instantly producible by chemical drugs, some as a revitalizing force for religion, and others as unbiblical. This philosophical essay reviews definitions and typologies of mysticism from various authors, examines the possibility of instant chemically induced mystical experiences, and surveys recent research to clarify what mysticism entails.