Religious Experiences Flashcards
1
Q
what did WILLIAM JAMES believe about mystical experiences? Which acronym?
A
they involve a sense of unity with a higher power (God)
Passivity
Ineffable
Noetic
Transient
2
Q
describe P.I.N.T
A
passivity-just happens to the recipient
ineffable-beyond words / description
noetic- knowledge is gained
transient-experience is temporary but the impact is permanent
3
Q
What is WALTER STACE’s contribution to the topic of religious / mystical experiences ?
A
extrovertive experience- non sensuous. not living in physical senses. everything appears to be unified. outward looking
introverive experience- non intellectual. normal intelect doesn’t function it is replaced by mystical conscious. all sensory experience. loss of identity
