Beyond mysticism / by James R. Horne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Horne, James R., 1931-

Series:

SR supplements ; 6.

SR supplements ; 6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mysticism.

Spiritual life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Waterloo, Ont.] : Corporation Canadienne des Sciences Religieuses/Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion : available from Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1978.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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?"

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Can We Define Mysticism?

Are There Types of Mysticism?

Can We Describe Mystical Experiences?

Is Mysticism Rational?

Are Some Mystics More Reliable Than Others?

What is the Meaning of Mystical Experience?

Index

SR Editions

SR Supplements

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781554587070

1554587077

9780889207714

0889207712

OCLC:

756546198