The Problem of Pure Consciousness
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The Problem of Pure Consciousness by Forman
Are mystical experiences formed by the mystic's cultural background and concepts, as 'constructivists' maintain, or do mystics sometimes transcend language, belief, and culturally conditioned expectations? Do mystical experiences differ throughout the various religious traditions, as 'pluralists' contend, or are they somehow ecumenical? The contributors to this collection scrutinize a common mystical experience, the 'pure consciousness event'--the experience of being awake but devoid of intentional content--in order to answer these questions. Through the use of historical Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Jewish mystical writings, as well as those of modern mystics, the contributors reveal the inconsistencies and inadequacies of current models, as make significant strides towards developing new models for the understanding of the mystical phenomenon in particular and of human experience in general.
A useful contribution to the literature, and should help to foster an ongoing dialogue on the topic* Philosophy East & West *
Robert K.C. Forman is Associate Professor of Religion at City University of New York's Hunter College, and author of six books and numerous articles on religion and religious experiences.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195109764 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195109767 |
| Title | The Problem of Pure Consciousness |
| Author | Forman |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1997-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 318 |
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