Enigmatic Totems: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Belief
Qeios February 14, 2024 DOI: 10.32388/onkxwc.3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Keywords | Narrative Spirituality Indigenous Epistemology Cognition Aesthetics Literature |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that totemic mysticism is a vital framework for understanding cognitive and emotional experiences, challenging its dismissal as a primitive belief system. |
Abstract
This innovative study ventures into the less-trodden domain of mysticism studies, unveiling the complex interplay between totemic mysticism and distinctive spiritual phenomena. Moving away from the conventional confines of Abrahamic religious interpretations, it boldly questions established views that have either marginalized or misinterpreted these spiritual experiences. Through a comprehensive approach that blends insights from religious studies, anthropology, and psychoanalysis, the research embarks on a thorough examination of scholarly literature, indigenous narratives, and historical documentation. The conclusions drawn challenge the outdated notion of totemic mysticism as merely a 'primitive' belief system, showcasing it instead as a vital framework for understanding cognitive and emotional experiences. The study reveals the profound connection between totemic symbols and extraordinary spiritual occurrences, highlighting their capacity for spiritual transformation. By shedding new light on the significance of totemic symbols in cognitive and emotional realms, this research prompts a reconsideration of the role of unique spiritual experiences in mysticism. Its groundbreaking insights contribute significantly to the discourse, echoing the principles of postcolonial, postorientalist, and posthumanist thought.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on mysticism, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The mystical mind: probing the biology of religious experience | 2000 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Religious and Mystical Experiences as Artifacts of Temporal Lobe Function: A General Hypothesis | 1983 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The Problem of Pure Consciousness: Mysticism and Philosophy | 1993 | Edited collection of essays | |
| Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century | 2020 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mysticism and schizophrenia: A phenomenological exploration of the structure of consciousness in the schizophrenia spectrum disorders. | 2016 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |