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What is Mysticism? - Focusing on the Definition and the Utility of the Term -
- Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
- 2014, 71(1), pp.153-187
- DOI : 10.17326/jhsnu.71.1.201402.153
- Publisher : Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
- Research Area : Humanities > Other Humanities
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ABSTRACT
Mysticism is a concept which has provoked much controversy in thehistory of religion. Since the beginning of the full-scale meeting of theEast and the West, the term was been regarded as the most important toolfor understanding human religiosity. At the same time, mysticism has beencriticized as ‘devil worship’ or ‘heresy.’ Mysticism is composed of‘mystical experience’, ‘mystical practice’ and ‘mystical thought.’ In Korea,this concept raised many misunderstandings, which is in fact not a uniquesituation.
More specifically, the misunderstandings are as follows. First,Mysticism is a form of non-rationalism or anti-rationalism. Second,Mysticism is merely supernaturalism. Third, mysticism means heresy orbad religion. Fourth, the term mysticism hides certain biases containedwithin. Fifth, mysticism has same meaning as secrecy.
These misconceptions have been derived from the Western historicalcontext. Nevertheless, mysticism can function as a mirror that reflects our identity as it contains multi-dimensional aspects of religion. Furthermore,the mystical features of various religions can act as a bridge in a multi-religioussociety such as Korea. Hence it can be said that the term motivatesinter-faith dialogue.
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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.