Introduction to the Study of Mysticism

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

AvRichard H. Jones

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A comprehensive, concise, and easy-to-read introduction intended for undergraduates and general readers interested in the study of mysticism.2022 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title The purpose of this book is to fill a gap in contemporary mystical studies: an overview of the basic ways to approach mystical experiences and mysticism. It discusses the problem of definitions of "mystical experiences" and "mysticism" and advances characterizations of "mystical experiences" in terms of certain altered states of consciousness and "mysticism" in terms of encompassing ways of life centered on such experiences and states. Types of mystical experiences, enlightened states, paths, and doctrines are discussed, as is the relation of mystical experiences and mysticism to religions and cultures. The approaches of constructivism, contextualism, essentialism, and perennialism are presented. Themes in the history of the world's major mystical traditions are set forth. Approaches to mystical phenomena in sociology, psychology, gender studies, and neuroscience are introduced. Basic philosophical issues related to whether mystical experiences are veridical and mystical claims valid, mystics' problems of language, art, and morality are laid out. Older and newer comparative approaches in religious studies and in Christian theology are discussed, along with postmodernist objections. The intended audience is undergraduates and the general public interested in the general issues related to mysticism.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-07-02
Mått152 x 229 x 18 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor308
FörlagState University of New York Press
ISBN9781438486321

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Preface1. What Is Mysticism?2. Types of Mystical Experiences3. Mystical Paths4. The Diversity of Mystical Knowledge-Claims5. The Interaction of Experience and Culture in Mystical Knowledge6. Approaches in the Study of Mysticism7. Themes in the History of Mysticism8. Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Approaches to Mysticism9. The Scientific Study of Mystical Experiences10. The Relation of Mysticism and Science11. Are Mystical Experiences Cognitive?12. Mysticism and Language13. Mysticism and Morality14. Comparative Approaches to Mysticism15. Theological Approaches to Comparative Mysticism16. The Importance in Studying Mysticism TodayNotesReferences and Further ReadingIndex

"The volume provides a groundwork for mystical studies and offers a variety of perspectives on the interpretations and debates that animate the field, along with essential terminology, labels, and categories … The pleasure of this book lies in its clear and concise explanations of abstract and complex ideas." — Reading Religion"Written in an accessible style to those new to the subject, it covers all the main areas and issues that naturally arise when attempting to study and explain what mysticism is … Jones does all of this fairly, intelligently, and with a control of the large literature that exists on these matters. This is a book for all who study religion and philosophy." — CHOICE