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Simon Critchley & James Butler: On Mysticism

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Embracing Mysticism: Love and Language

This chapter explores mysticism as a response to modern emotional struggles, drawing on Julian of Norwich's insights into love and despair. It examines the challenges of articulating mystical experiences through language, referencing historical figures like T.S. Eliot and the role of apophatic theology. The conversation also highlights the intersection of music, ritual, and theater as avenues for expressing the transcendent nature of mystical encounters.

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