
The Problem of Pure Consciousness
Mysticism and Philosophy
Forman(Editor)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 27. March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-19-510976-4 (ISBN)
Description
This collection of essays challenges the widely accepted interpretation of mystical experience. It attempts to show that there is a single type of mystical experience that cuts across cultural and linguistic lines. This is the experience of `pure consciousness', a state in which the subject remains conscious but experiences neither thought, sensation, feeling, nor object of consciousness. The book demonstrates that there are well-attested reports of pure consciousness events occurring in a wide variety of ages and traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
Reviews / Votes
A useful contribution to the literature, and should help to foster an ongoing dialogue on the topic. Philosophy East & WestMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-510976-4 (9780195109764)
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Person
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.