On Mysticism by Simon Critchley

On Mysticism by Simon Critchley

A provocative and personal examination, ranging from medieval mystics to T. S. Eliot and Krautrock, from Britain's most engaging and inventive philosopher

[A] playful and profound new study of mysticism.. A lucid, genial guide -- Brian Dillon * 4Columns *
Critchley's inquiry spans centuries and sensibilities; it is ancient and fiercely contemporary; it is practical and existential; it is high and low ... He questions and reiterates, plumbing deeper into the great beating heart of the world ... Critchley's offer to the reader is simple: Wouldn't you like to feel the transfigurative power of self-annihilation? The rapturous ecstasy of love? Wouldn't you like to glimpse the ravishing far-near * Chicago Review of Books *

Simon Critchley has written over twenty books, including studies of Greek tragedy, David Bowie, football, suicide, Shakespeare, how philosophers die, and a novella. He is the Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York and a Director of the Onassis Foundation. As co-editor of The Stone at The New York Times, Critchley showed that philosophy plays a vital role in the public realm.

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ISBN 13	9781800816930
ISBN 10	1800816936
Title	On Mysticism
Author	Simon Critchley
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Profile Books Ltd
Year published	2024-10-31
Number of pages	336
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