Mysticism After Modernity

1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-0-631-20764-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons

Buch, Englisch, 168 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 254 g

In Mysticism After Modernity, Don Cupitt argues that the extensive modern literature about mysticism has rested upon a mistake - the belief that there can be meaningful experience prior to language.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cupitt, Don

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: The Mysticism of Secondariness.

1. The Modern Construction of Mysticism and Religious Experience.

2. Theories of Mysticism in Modernity.

3. Dogmatic Theology is an Ideology of Absolute Spiritual Power.

4. Mysticism is a Kind of Writing.

5. How Mystical Writing Produces Religious Happiness.

6. The Politics of Mysticism.

7. Mystical Writing was the Forerunner of Deconstruction and Radical Theology.

8. Meltdown.

9. Happiness.

10. Eternity.

Notes.

Select Bibliography.

Über Autor(innen)

Don Cuppitt was, for over 25 years, dean of Emmanuel College Cambridge. He has become known for his many controversial books and television programs, including The Sea of Faith. He has recently retired in order study and write full time.