
Simon Critchley & James Butler: On Mysticism
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Exploring Identity and Self-Transcendence in Mysticism
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between identity and mysticism through the works of various authors, including Sappho and Simone Weil. It also reflects on Annie Dillard's metaphor of a moth's sacrifice as a representation of the artistic pursuit of self-transcendence.
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