Beyond Mysticism

James R. Horne

Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press 1978

Beyond Mysticism

James R. Horne

Volume 6 in the series SR Supplements

https://doi.org/10.51644/9780889207714

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About this book

This study of the meaning and the experience of mysticism is a product of the author's personal interest in mysticism and his reflection, as a philosopher, on some of the philosophical questions raised by mysticism is a "a psychological process which occurs with varying degrees of intensity in everyone's life" and the observation that this process changes the experiencer, the author goes on to discuss such questions as "Can we define mysticism?" and "Can we describe mystical experiences?," "Is mysticism rational?," and "What is the meaning of mystical experience?"

Author / Editor information

Horne James R. :

James R. Horne, an Anglican clergyman, is Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo. He holds a B.Th. from Huron College and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. His research has included study of the Canadian mystic Richard Maurice Bucke. His articles have appeared in a number of journals, including Studies in Religion / Sciences Religieuses, Dialogue, Religious Studies, Ontario History, and The Journal of Religion.

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Front Matter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vi
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Can We Define Mysticism? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Are There Types of Mysticism? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	21
Can We Describe Mystical Experiences? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	41
Is Mysticism Rational? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	67
Are Some Mystics More Reliable Than Others? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	101
What is the Meaning of Mystical Experience? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	120
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	152
SR Editions Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	157
SR Supplements Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	158

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Language: English
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Copyright year: 1978
Audience: Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 166
Keywords: Philosophy; Religion

eBook

Published: January 1, 2006
ISBN: 9780889207714