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  • To Express the Inexpressible: Poetry as Philosophy within Mystical Discourse

    Creator:
    Hyam, Jarrod
    Abstract:
    Within this thesis, I posit that poetry, rather than philosophical argument, is a more effective means of expressing and understanding the nature of mystical experiences. William James’ analysis of mysticism inspires the theoretical approach utilized in this thesis. An analysis of the unique qualities of poetic language within mystical discourse...
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    Masters Thesis
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    thesis. I kindly thank Dr. James Blumenthal, Dr. Susan Shaw, Dr. Evan Gottlieb, and Dr. Courtney