Existing studies of mysticism have emphasized the place of "experience" in mystical writing and practice. However, an examination of texts from diverse mystical traditions shows that numerous mystics were critical of the pursuit of experience. The present article considers the various reasons for this critique, and its implications for our understanding of the nature of mystical discourse and practice. At the same time, I shall attempt to differentiate the critique of experience from related — but separate — issues, such as the "discernment of spirits" ("discretio spirituum"). I shall also examine the impact of modernization on the formulation of the critique of experience, as well as the role played by gender issues.Lorsque les mystiques c...
Robert Sharf argues that if a religious or mystical experience conveys any meaning at all, that mean...
Abstract: Drawing on classic studies by William James and F.C. Happold, as well as personal experien...
An evident experience of God's presence is the basis for all religion. Mysticism is considered to be...
Existing studies of mysticism have emphasized the place of "experience" in mystical writing and prac...
The dominant position in contemporary analyses of mystical experience is that of Steven Katz, who ar...
The dominant position in contemporary analyses of mystical experience is that of Steven Katz, who ar...
This paper proposes to study mystical experience by contrasting it with “ordinary” experience, i.e.,...
While \u27mysticism\u27 typically involves some experience in which the mystic attains a particular ...
The mystical experience is supposed to be the most ‘spiritual’ experience according to many scientis...
Mystical experience appears to have always been a feature of human consciousness, and occurs with an...
The purpose of this paper is to critically explore the nature and ontological and epistemological si...
The purpose of this paper is to critically explore the nature and ontological and epistemological si...
This article aims to reflect on two issues within the vast area of mystical studies: 1. The link bet...
The purpose of this paper is to critically explore the nature and ontological and epistemological si...
In the contemporary humanities there is still a problem with the understanding of the great texts of...
Robert Sharf argues that if a religious or mystical experience conveys any meaning at all, that mean...
Abstract: Drawing on classic studies by William James and F.C. Happold, as well as personal experien...
An evident experience of God's presence is the basis for all religion. Mysticism is considered to be...
Existing studies of mysticism have emphasized the place of "experience" in mystical writing and prac...
The dominant position in contemporary analyses of mystical experience is that of Steven Katz, who ar...
The dominant position in contemporary analyses of mystical experience is that of Steven Katz, who ar...
This paper proposes to study mystical experience by contrasting it with “ordinary” experience, i.e.,...
While \u27mysticism\u27 typically involves some experience in which the mystic attains a particular ...
The mystical experience is supposed to be the most ‘spiritual’ experience according to many scientis...
Mystical experience appears to have always been a feature of human consciousness, and occurs with an...
The purpose of this paper is to critically explore the nature and ontological and epistemological si...
The purpose of this paper is to critically explore the nature and ontological and epistemological si...
This article aims to reflect on two issues within the vast area of mystical studies: 1. The link bet...
The purpose of this paper is to critically explore the nature and ontological and epistemological si...
In the contemporary humanities there is still a problem with the understanding of the great texts of...
Robert Sharf argues that if a religious or mystical experience conveys any meaning at all, that mean...
Abstract: Drawing on classic studies by William James and F.C. Happold, as well as personal experien...
An evident experience of God's presence is the basis for all religion. Mysticism is considered to be...