Science and Mysticism: A Complex Distinction

Dialogues in Philosophy, Mental and Neuro Sciences 5 (2):55 (2012)
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Abstract

In their interesting article, Trevors and Saier strongly distinguished between science and mysticism. I quote the last two sentences of their conclusion: "Science has allowed some humans to understand the universe at a profound level. Other have decided that the best way to understand the universe is through supernatural entities." Although there is a difference between the two, the difference is less clear than Trevors and Saier make it out to be.

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