Mysticism: Twenty-First-Century Approaches embarks on an investigation of the concept of mysticism from the standpoint of academic fields, including philosophy, anthropology, religious studies, mysticism studies, literary studies, art criticism, cognitive poetics, cognitive science, psychology, medical research, and even mathematics. Scholars across disciplines observe that, although it has experienced both cyclical approval and disapproval, mysticism seems to be implicated as a key foundation of religion, alon with the highest forms of social, cultural, intellectual, and artistic creations. This book is divided into four sections: The Exposure, The Symbolic, The Cognitive, and The Scientific, covering all fundamental aspects of the phenomenon known as mysticism. Contributors, taking advantage of recent advances in disciplinary approaches to understanding mystical phenomena, address questions of whether progress can be made to systemically enrich, expand, and advance our understanding of mysticism.

About the Author

Alex S. Kohav teaches in the Department of Philosophy at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Book Information
ISBN 9781498599375
Author Alex S. Kohav
Format Hardback
Page Count 298
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 630g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 162mm * 28mm