
The Return to the Mystical
Ludwig Wittgenstein, Teresa of Avila and the Christian Mystical Tradition
Peter Tyler(Autor*in)
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Erschienen am 16. Juni 2011
Buch
Softcover
296 Seiten
978-1-4411-0444-1 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
This is the most recent mystical theology scholarship - a discipline that has found new energy and influence. This is examined through the lens of Wittgenstein's philosophy. The 'return of religion' since the beginning of the century has created a renewed interest in spirituality and mysticism. This book is intended as a guide to the most recent scholarship regarding mystical theology. The author takes as his starting point the philosophical writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Using these writings he crafts a tool to interpret the Western mystical tradition beginning with the works of Dionysius the Areopagite in the High Middle Ages and moving through such figures as Osuna, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Jean Gerson. His central argument is that what he terms the theologia mystica is an ancient method for effecting transformation of the heart in the individual and as such is ripe for return as an object of serious academic study.
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Tyler offers a penetrating reading of Wittgenstein. And if that is not enough, he harnesses this to examine both the development of the theologia mystica from Dionysius to the medieval period and specifically the writings of the great Spanish mystic Teresa of Avila. Even more importantly he returns to re-read Wittgenstein. Tyler's elegant and provocative book is a genuine contribution to philosophy, theology and the study of mysticism. -- Professor Gavin D'Costa Situating his inquiry amidst the debate over mystical language and the 'core experience', Tyler deftly exposes and explores the mystical, transformational element in Wittgenstein's thought and life. In turn, Wittgenstein provides Tyler a clear lens through which he reexamines the mystical theology of seminal figures from Dionysius the Areopagite to Teresa of Avila. An immensely important contribution to the comparative study of mysticism, The Return of the Mystical also significantly advances our understanding of Wittgenstein. -- Professor Richard Woods Mentioned in Fairacres Chronicle Vol. 44 No.1 This is a significant work of impressive scholarship; made accessible by the lucidity of style, the clarity of expression and the infectious enthusiasm of the author. -- The Pastoral Review Volume 7 Issue 6 This is an extraordinary book, blending mysticism with philosophy, creative synthesis with critical analysis and Theresa of Avila with Ludwig Wittgenstein. Though began with a fascination and enthusiasm for two giants in the field, the book is the result of persistent and meticulous research for ten years, exploring the interaction between these two great authors in depth both in style and content. -- Journal of Dharma 36, 4Weitere Details
Sprache
Englisch
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New York
USA
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Höhe: 236 mm
Breite: 158 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
Gewicht
518 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-0444-1 (9781441104441)
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Ludwig Wittgenstein, Teresa of Avila and the Christian Mystical Tradition
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Peter Mark Tyler is Senior Lecturer and Programme Director of Pastoral Theology at St Mary's University College, Twickenham. He has had a long interest in the works of St John of the Cross and regularly leads pilgrimage retreats to the sites associated with the saint in Spain. His doctoral work combined his interest in mystical theology with psychology and philosophy and he is a registered psychotherapist in private practice.
Inhalt
Introduction; 1. What this book is not about; 2. A Form of Writing; 3. Origins of the Theologia Mystica; 4. Theology-Speculative and Mystical; 5. The Spanish School Teresa of Avila; 6. The Spanish School John of the Cross; 7. The Reconstruction of the Medieval; 8. The Return to the Mystical.