I’ve talked quite a bit recently about metaphysical foundations (particularly in their relation to mystical experiences and whether or not Wyoming exists). Still, I’d like to return to the subject of metaphysics to deal with something a little closer to home for most people: Personality (which is a particular hobby of mine). You see, our Read More …
Here is the fifth and final installment in my series on the metaphysical foundation for mystical experiences. In this series, I am investigating some of the inherent issues and biases in the current methods of the social scientific study of religion (i.e., the field of “religious studies”). Do you think that mystical experiences are rare aberrations which diverge Read More …
Here is the fourth installment in my series on the metaphysical foundation for mystical experiences. In this series, I am investigating some of the inherent issues and biases in the current methods of the social scientific study of religion (i.e., the field of “religious studies”). Do you think that mystical experiences are rare aberrations which diverge from “normal” Read More …
Here is the third installment in my series on the metaphysical foundation for mystical experiences. In this series, I am investigating some of the inherent issues and biases in the current methods of the social scientific study of religion (i.e., the field of “religious studies”). Do you think that mystical experiences are rare aberrations which diverge from “normal” life? Read More …
Here is the second installment in my series on the metaphysical foundation for mystical experiences. In this series, I am investigating some of the inherent issues and biases in the current methods of the social scientific study of religion (i.e., the field of “religious studies”). Do you think that mystical experiences are rare aberrations which diverge from Read More …
Did you enjoy my last series on the spiritual borrowing of prayer beads? If so, you might be interested in this article series which also falls under the umbrella of transpersonal sociology. However, in this series, I am investigating some of the inherent issues and biases in the current methods of the social scientific study of Read More …
