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What Mysticism Can Teach Us About Living Well, with Philosopher Simon Critchley

2024/12/17
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Simon Critchley: 我认为神秘主义是体验最强烈的一种形式。它是一种被某种事物带离自我,进入狂喜状态的体验。这是一种将自己置于一旁,向体验敞开的姿态。神秘主义并非现代概念,而是现代概念赋予了它新的定义,它将特定的体验(如幻象)指定为一个领域,并将这个概念追溯到那些并非自认为是神秘主义者的宗教思想传统中。现代的神秘体验可以在审美体验中,尤其是在音乐体验中找到最佳体现。聆听喜爱的音乐时所产生的狂喜状态,可以被视为一种接近神秘体验的状态。神秘体验是如此强烈,以至于它常常将你带离当下,带离日常生活的琐碎,带离我们看待体验的逻辑方式,也带离你自己。从历史上看,神秘主义者是那些更擅长使自己处于这些状态,并最终能够解释这种体验的人。他们常常试图逃离日常生活的枯燥,并努力将自己置于一旁,以便看到他们想要看到的东西(例如,神性)。神秘主义是一种顺从,一种向比我们自身更广阔的事物屈服的接受。学习顺从需要一种自律,这可以通过宗教实践或专注练习来实现。神秘主义可以简单地理解为一种观察,一种摆脱自我禁锢的观察。爱是给予你所没有的,并接受你无法掌控的东西。我们过分重视智力,而忽视了性格和爱的能力。我们应该重视理解胜过批判。随着进化,我们可能越来越远离这种体验的中心。作为人类的目的,是与他人和事物相处,并全身心地投入其中。 Chris Stemp: 神秘体验似乎是人性的一部分,而宗教则是一种选择。我们更重视理解事物的能力,而不是体验事物的能力。

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What if you could taste intensity, experience life fully, and connect deeply with existence? Join us for a fascinating conversation exploring the world of mysticism. We delve into the concept of mysticism as a mode of experience and way of life, beyond religious practice. Discover how embracing the unknown can transform your life. Our guest shares insights from their latest book, revealing the practical possibilities of mystical experience. From intense aliveness to ecstatic living, this episode will challenge your perceptions.

Simon's book, Mysticism), is available wherever books are sold.

You can learn more about Simon at simon-critchley.com).

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