Post constructivist Approaches to Mysticism
The Innate Capacity December 4, 1997 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780195116977.003.0010 (opens in new tab)
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 | Argues that the classic approach to mysticism emphasizes its unity, concluding that mystics from different cultures describe the same experience. |
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.