This book reconciles the worlds of mysticism and logic, building on the author's previous groundbreaking work in oceanic logic. Historically, the seemingly distinct domains of mysticism and logic have been viewed through a narrow lens through which logic and mysticism have been considered fundamentally separate from each other. The author expands on this concept and argues that logic can be understood in a broader sense. The book reveals that mystics engage in rigorous reasoning, and their writings provide fertile ground for the advancement of logical discourse. The text references insights from the fifth century B.C. through the Middle Ages to the present day, offering a compelling argument for the harmonious integration of logic and mysticism. It challenges conventional wisdom and opens new avenues for understanding the depths of human thought, making it of great interest to those interested in philosophical logic as well as history of science.

Undermines the classic opposition between mysticism and logic, showing that mysticism is governed by its own logic Features cogent and lucid prose, which makes the mysterious understandable and the absurd reasonable Brings together logical paradoxes on the one hand & texts by Church fathers and mystical writers on the other

Autorentext

Ermanno Bencivenga is an Italian philosopher and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and the Humanities at the University of California, Irvine. Bencivenga is known for his works on logic, ethics, and political philosophy.

Inhalt

Preface.- Chapter 1. Russell.- Chapter 2. Bergson.- Chapter 3. Zeno and Eubulides.- Chapter 4. The origins of Christian mysticism .- Chapter 5. Marguerite.- Chapter 6. Hildegard.- Chapter 7. Eckhart.- Chapter 8. Böhme.- Bibliographical Note.- Index of Names.