Abstract:The study of mystical experiences is an endeavor that has been approached in many ways. Philosophy, psychology (cognitive, social, and evolutionary), anthropology and sociology all offer different insights into the phenomenon of reported mystical experiences. 1 Anomalous subjective experiences are reported in almost all of the world's religious traditions as well as outside of religious frameworks. Often, paradoxical and ethereal language is used in conjunction with typical doctrinal or tradition-specific lang… Show more
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