Mystical Moments and Unitive Thinking

Auteurs

• Dan Merkur

Paramètres

• Pages: 188 pages
• Temps de lecture: 7 heures

• Esotérisme et religion
• Psychologie

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Exploring mystical experiences, Merkur presents a novel perspective that contrasts traditional psychoanalytic views. He posits unitive thinking as a cognitive development line, framing mystical moments as creative inspirations tied to broader psychological processes. By analyzing self-reports from various mystics and integrating concepts from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and modern peak experiences, he suggests these experiences reflect both conscious and unconscious aspects of cognitive development. Ultimately, he connects mystical union to the idea of a transcendent love object, enriching the understanding of such profound experiences.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 1999
• Reliure: (rigide)