Seekers of Unity Is Mysticism Rational? | LOGIC and MYSTICISM with Esoterica's Justin Sledge
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Sep 11, 2020 
Justin Sledge, a scholar of religion and philosophy and host of Esoterica, dives deep into the fascinating intersection of mysticism and logic. He explores whether mystical experiences hold rational weight and examines the historical roots of logic. Sledge discusses Gödel's influence on logic and its limitations, as well as ancient philosophies that intertwined rigorous reasoning with mystical insights. The conversation also touches on metaphysical concepts across Eastern and Western traditions, urging a re-evaluation of how we define truth and identity.
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Mystics and Logic Coexist
- Mystics may be considered irrational but often their writings hide rigorous logical intent beneath paradoxes.
- Logic can be viewed minimally as propositional inference or maximally as a metaphysical reality framework.
Logic Defined Broadly
- Logic is the ability to draw truth via inference with formal valid structures like modus ponens.
- It can be understood minimally as propositions relation or maximally as a fundamental structure of reality.
Rationality is Contextual
- Rationality is underdefined and varies culturally and historically.
- What seems rational in one time or place, like Aristotle's view on slavery, can be irrational or unethical today.