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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...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Traversing the city of blogs : pedagogy, performance, and public spheres

Creator:

Faris, Michael J.

Abstract:

In this thesis, I conduct an analysis of blogs in order to understand their potential use in the composition classroom with the goals of students writing for a public audience and developing their rhetorical and civic agency. I do so by exploring the potential for the blogosphere as a public...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis