Mystical experiences without mysticism: An argument for mystical fictionalism in psychedelics
Journal of Psychedelic Studies, 2022 Abstract Mystical experiences frequently precede decreases in human suffering or increased functioning. Therapies that include the ingestion of psychoactive substances in supportive environments often lead to improvements that correlate with the magnitude of the mystical experiences generated.
Bradley Armour Garb, Mitchell Earleywine
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Using art history to explore society's changing connections with agriculture
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Food insecurity is a looming challenge that especially affects those least fortunate. Consumer food choices have a substantial impact on the sustainability of current food systems. Here, we use art as a lens through which to consider our contemporary and historical relationship to one of the world's most crucial crops, the potato, in the context of the
Edward F. Hill‐King +2 more
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Mystical strategies and performative discourse in the theologia mystica of Teresa of Avila: A Wittgensteinian analysis [PDF]
, 2009 The thesis argues that a Wittgensteinian approach to the 'mystical' writings of a 'mystical theologian' such as Teresa of Avila reveals that rather than exhibiting an ontological mysticism these writings are better understood as enacting what are termed '
Tyler, Peter Mark, Tyler, Peter Mark
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The Role of Supper-mind in Decoding the Mysteries of Some Theological Theories [PDF]
Comparative Theology, 2015 Mankind, in terms of biological, psychological and mental structures, is a very complex and enigmatic being, so that a variety of both natural and human sciences have been devoted to studying this complex reality.
Hadiye Delgir, Naser Gozashte
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The Study of Wilfred Cantwell Smith’Viewpoint on the Problem of Religious Diversity [PDF]
Comparative Theology, 2016 The issue of religious diversity, the religious truth and salvation of the followers of religions is one of the important issues of religious studies, especially philosophy of religion.
Hamed Nazarpoor Najafabadi +2 more
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Techne and mysticism: courting psychosis? [PDF]
, 2010 The article discusses the transition of the constitution of psycho-social authority towards mysticism and psychosis, the two poles of perversion which serves as the universal form of social relation.
Hourigan, Daniel
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Sehrengiz, urban rituals and deviant Sufi mysticism in Ottoman Istanbul [PDF]
, 2016 Şehrengiz is an Ottoman genre of poetry written in honor of various cities and provincial towns of the Ottoman Empire from the early sixteenth century to the early eighteenth century.
Çalış-Kural, B.D.
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Intuitive Knowledge in Mathnawi Manawi and Ancient Upanishads [PDF]
Comparative TheologyKnowledge, understanding, and attention to its levels, as well as recognition of the obstacles of each level are part of the fundamental principles in the mystical system presented in Mathnawi Manawi and the ancient Upanishads.
Alireza Khajegir
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A Comparative Study of the Notion of “Covenant” in Judaism and Zoroastrianism [PDF]
Comparative Theology, 2018 In the ancient world, the covenant was a serious agreement that societies attempted to regulate the behavior of individuals and institutions, especially in areas where there was not enough social control in them.
khalil Hakimifar +2 more
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What England Is and What It Claims to Be: Orwell on National Identity
The Political Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This article suggests that George Orwell's body of work offers a rather unique and insightful two‐part conception of national identity in the context of England, made up of a moral inheritance—the values of liberty, fairness and decency—and a lived sensibility—the fluid, experiential quality of collective life expressed in shared customs ...
Sam Taylor Hill
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