La mystique a-t-elle une valeur philosophique ? William James et Bertrand Russell
ThéoRèmes September 23, 2019 DOI: 10.4000/theoremes.73 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that James and Russell offer differing criteria for mystical experience, with James emphasizing ineffability and Russell focusing on cognitive and emotive content, and that Baruzi's engagement with Bergson provides a further contrast to James's phenomenological approach. |
Abstract
Comparison of the James’ and Russell’s criteria for the specificity of mysticism, in respectively Varieties of Religious Experience and Mysticism and Logic. Insistence is made on the James distinction between ineffability and effability. Russell’s position on the cognitive and emotive content of mystical experience is discussed. Baruzi discussion concerning Bergson’s conception of mysticism is compared to James phenomenology of religious experience.