An Analysis of Mystical Experience in Sophy' s Hysterical Hallucination in Darkness Visible

In William Golding' s Darkness Visible,Sophy' s experience of " hysterical hallucination" plays an important role in the the matic expression.They point directly to the evil nature of man.Although the specific content of hallucinations is different,they possess a common characteristic-mystical experience.They worth further research.This paper examines Sophy' s mystical experience in her hyster ical hallucination,so as to find out the functions of mystical experience and its influences on the novel' s thematic expression.

Biographical Study of Golding' s Tendency for Mystical Experience in His Major Works

One feature of Golding' s works is to reveal the theme-the evil nature of man,through the characters' mystical experience.This is obvious in Darkness Visible and Lord of the Flies.This paper tries to find out the resource for the writer to use mystical experience through biological approach.

Psychic Neuronal Hypersynchronies: A New Psychiatric Paradigm?

This paper deals with certain psychic automatisms that appear suddenly in the consciousness of the subject in a passive or automatic way and that usually are diagnosed as psychiatric symptoms or manifestations of an epileptic partial seizure. These mental automatisms are described in many writings by mystics, philosophers, literates, composers, and many different great artists and creators from human history, but they did not confer any pathological value on these experiences. The analysis of the epileptogenic activity gives us arguments to propose that these automatic experiences are due to neuronal circuits physiologically adapted to fire in a hypersynchronous way. With these data we enunciate an innovative hypothesis: these psychic experiences are manifestations of an adaptive neuronal network for which we propose the term psychic hypersynchrony. Finally, we discuss the consequences of this hypothesis, especially in the epileptic, psychiatric, and neuropsychopharmacologic fields.

A Feminist Study of The Mystic Masseur

V.S.Naipaul is a Trinidadian-British writer,who is a remarkable immigrant writer in the world literature.He wrote many works throughout his life,including A House for Mr.Biswas,Miguel Street,In a Free State,A Bend in the River,The Enigma of Arrival and so on.With Kazuo Ishiguro and Salman Rushdie,they are dubbed as the three great immigrants in the English literature.From the perspective of feminism,this paper focuses on the study of female images in his first novel,The Mystic Masseur.These female images in the third-world are dominated by the double oppression:patriarchy and colonial culture.And in this process,they lose their voice and have an inferior social status because of economic and other elements,making them become the subordinate of the subordinate.The paper analyzes the reasons for the oppression upon these women and is intended to reveal the deeper connotation that embedded in this novel.That is to say,it provides valuable enlightenment to modern women.

Figures of Speech in Medieval English Mystics

The aim of this paper is to examine metaphors and similes as figures of speech in the language of medieval English mystics.We will focus on three contemplative 14th-century mystics in East Midland;Walter Hilton;the Cloud author;and Julian of Norwich.Metaphors are figures of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily denotes one thing is used to designate another;thus making an implicit comparison;as in“a sea of troubles”.For theoretical background;we adapt Lakoff and Johnson’s subcategorization of metaphors into ontological;orientational;and structural metaphors.Lakoff and Johnson significantly remarked that in everyday life;metaphors are pervasive in not only language but also thought and action.As another device of a figure of speech;we will consider similes whereby two concepts are imaginatively and descriptively compared.The use of figurative speech among the medieval mystics is not random but an effective measure in terms of which we can conceptualize their experience.Metaphors and similes used in mystical discourse cannot help but try and construct what cannot be comprehended by acting on embodying the abstract.Numerous figures of speech found in devotional prose;though some noted earlier in biblical works;are novel in their use.In trying to make the ancient teachings of the Christ accessible for the lay public;the prose observed in this study uses figurative language in association with their writings.

Cancer-Specific Resonances

The research of cancer-specific resonances started with Raymond R. Rife’s controversial results. The intensive debate began on the topic, and various interpretations of the results deepened after his death. This theme presently sparks desperate debates with extreme opinions, from the dangerous quackery to the brilliant discovery. A part of medical practices applies the resonance principle in various anticancer therapies and uses a variety of devices. Most medical experts refuse such “resonance therapies” due to their confidence in their quackery. I summarized some present problems and proposed a possible solution. My present article aims to discuss some aspects of the biological resonances, trying to clear some vague details of this subject and give a possible stochastic explanation of some resonances in cancer therapy. However, when considering the stochastic explanations of resonance frequencies, there are as many of these as there are enzymatic processes affecting the biological systems.

Paul Tillich’s Systematic Theology Interpreted As Being His Spiritual Autobiography

The real subject of Paul Tillich’s three-volume Systematic Theology is not God but rather the history of Tillich’s personal relationship with God.The religious experiences to which Tillich refers in this,his major work,are his own,although he never admits it.This article attempts to draw parallels between Tillich’s mystical development and that of other mystics.Questions are raised about the possibility of mystical voices,visions,ecstasies,raptures and deliria being symptoms of schizophrenia.

The Ghost of a Theory of Language in the Tractatus

The Tractatus seems to promise a theory of language,which can clarify the relations between language and the world.At the same time,the terminology of the work remains indeterminate and as a result,the supposed theory,which constitutes part of the paradox of the work,does not allow any correlations between the elements of language and elements of the world.Therefore,it is not clear how language could have sense,something that a theory of language would explain us.However,in the Tractatus,Wittgenstein seems to be interested in something deeper than in simply formulating a theory.

The Stages of the Soul Through the Path of Perfection:The Journey of the Servants to the Place of Return(Seyr al-‘Ibād ilāal-Ma‘ād)

The Journey of the Servants to the Place of Return(Seyr al-‘Ibād ilāal-Ma‘ād)is an allegory mathnavi that suggests a man’s spiritual purification through a deeper understanding of creation,the influence of the planets,and the four elements on his thoughts and behaviors.Their effect will change a man’s life after his death if he does not control them.By taming the negative traits,he may enjoy the bliss of paradise if he does not control them,and may enter into the fire of hell.This mystical/literary work offers practical methods that may eliminate negative traits in an individual’s soul if he practices them.The poet emphasizes the necessity of following a master who guides the pupil through a spiritual journey to achieve perfection and become one with the Creator.

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Mystical Coins

RECENT findings on the East African coast confirm what many people have suspected for years： Trade between the Chinese and Africans existed long before Europeans stepped foot on the shores of East Africa＇s West Indian Ocean Coast.

From Ancient Rituals to Modern Spirituality:The Evolution and Personalization of Religious Experience

This paper explores the evolution of religious experience from ancient nature worship and ancestor reverence to modern individualized spirituality.It examines how early spiritual practices were deeply intertwined with daily life,later becoming institutionalized through formalized religions with complex rituals and doctrines.The rise of mysticism,emphasizing personal connections with the divine,persisted alongside institutional religions.In contemporary society,the shift towards"spiritual but not religious"reflects a return to personalized spiritual paths,driven by individualism and the desire for direct,meaningful spiritual experiences.This trend's implications for both individuals and society are also discussed.

Science Put to the Test of Mysticism in the “Navetanes”

Mystical practices or “Xon” exist in virtually every sector of social life in Senegal. Popular or “navétane” football is particularly and profoundly affected by this phenomenon, to the point of raising questions about their place in this sport, which is naturally governed by scientific rules of performance. To provide an answer, we used qualitative methods, including participant observation and semi-structured interviews with 9 coaches and those in charge of the “xonjom”. The main results highlight the predominance of “Xon” over training. The players pay more attention to the mystics. The creation of a commission responsible for occult practices and the efforts made by the players to approach occultists and ensure that their instructions are respected attest to the importance of “xonjom”. As a result of the social anchoring provided by education, popular football is not spared from “xon”. More time is spent practising mysticism than training. They are seen as a source of victory, playing the role of psychological preparation. The centralisation of “xonjom” is reflected in the prioritisation of “xon” over training. The marabouts’ instructions take precedence over those of the trainers.

Truth and Nonsense:A Unified Reading of the Tractatus

Upon reading the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus,readers might be confused about the nature of the book,since there seems to be a paradox introduced by the author’s two claims:a)the book conveys truths;b)propositions in the book are nonsense.Commentators disagree as to how best to resolve this paradox.Some hold that there are ineffable truths conveyed by nonsense propositions.Others deny this kind of truth,arguing that the book is not all nonsense,for there are some propositions in the book expressing at least the therapeutic truth that philosophical propositions are just nonsense.Recently,some interpreters have claimed that there is no truth at all.While the incoherence of the context is genuine,the purpose of the book is ethical.By diagnosing these interpretations,this paper intends to provide a new perspective toward reading the book by resolving the paradox.The truth of the Tractatus is not a propositional truth,but a specific true thought.The nonsense of the Tractatus is a transcending nonsense,rather than a pure nonsense.The book intends to attain the true thought about the mystical ethics by way of transcending nonsense.In this case,the Tractatus is not an incoherent work at all,since the paradox is not genuine.The fact that the nonsense part is a means to fulfill its ethical purpose makes the book a unified whole.

The Chinese Understanding of Wittgenstein’s Mysticism in the Tractatus

Wittgenstein’s mysticism has been one of the focuses of critics and commentators of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.Two prevailing readings hold different attitudes towards it.The classical reading commits to the mysticism in the Tractatus,while the therapeutic reading rejects it amid its interpretation of Wittgenstein’s later philosophy.In this paper,I will argue against both by discussing how the Chinese reading understands the Tractatus.I will show that the ineffable in the Tractatus is not any type of mysticism,and that the Chinese reading of the Tractatus is a metaphysical one without any mysticism.

Reconstructing Mysticism as Epistemological Endeavor in Haizi＇s Poems

Most scholarship on Haizi＇s mystical poetry has not highlighted his mysticism and has failed to identify its general epistemological significance in the life and writing of poets. While mysticism after Misty poetry has been confined to the mystification of nature, the secrecy of destiny, or the elusiveness of truth--a spiritual heritage that struggles to maintain one＇s national pride--Haizi＇s dramatic verses feature monotheistic mysticism and center on the paradoxical and ineffable experiences of divinity. With this epistemological breakthrough, he attempted to unify Chinese culture with Christian tradition, to write ＂real poetry,＂ and to replace condescendingly objective and external descriptions of human experience and truth with an empathetic and active participation that blurs the line between subjectivity and objectivity, living and writing. His Sun： Seven Books demonstrates a gradual but steady transition from Greek pantheism to the Judeo-Christian tradition, such as in his Book of Regicide As a modern rendition of Oedipus the King, the Book of Regicide takes on Greek ＂elements,＂ but transcends its maternal inheritance and rejuvenates it in modern dramatic verses, enriched with poetic means of expression, and offered as an alternative approach for Chinese intellectuals to engage in spirituality and self-realization.

Mysticism and Peace of Mind： Reflections on Tugendhat and Daoism

Philosophical mysticism is irrational union with a transcendent reality often understood as involving an This paper challenges this assumption by examining the universal and rational potentials of mysticism. Drawing on Ernst Tugendhat＇s interpretation of mysticism as an overcoming of egocentricity and a pursuit of peace of mind, it focuses on philosophical Daoism as a distinctive form of mysticism that emphasizes the rationality of stepping back from one＇s excessive volitional attachments in light of the validity of other perspectives. Mysticism, thus conceived, has a distinctive potential that does not depend on religious revelation or ineffable experience. Its genuine appeal consists in stepping back from oneself and one＇s desires, even including the pursuit of peace of mind.