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Ecstasy and philosophy: PHILOSOPHY AND MYSTICISM |Philosopher Simon Critchley

Philosophy For Our Times

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Rediscovering Meaning through Mysticism

This chapter delves into the crisis of anxiety and meaning in modern life, using Hamlet as a lens to discuss philosophical melancholy. It proposes mysticism as a remedy, emphasizing authentic experiences and love while exploring the nature of mystical experiences and their connection to daily life.

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