Exploring Unseen Worlds: William James and the Philosophy of Mysticism

Exploring Unseen Worlds: William James and the Philosophy of Mysticism by Barnard, G. William. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780791432242.

Demonstrates convincingly the extent to which Jamess psychological and philosophical perspectives also continue to be a rich resource for those specifically interested in the study of mysticism. A critically-sophisticated, yet gripping, immersion into the inner worlds of one of Americas foremost thinkers. Exploring Unseen Worlds is a critically sophisticated, yet gripping immersion into the inner worlds of one of Americas foremost thinkers. It demonstrates convincingly the extent to which Jamess psychological and philosophical perspectives continue to be a rich resource for those specifically interested in the study of mysticism. The book focuses on Jamess enduring fascination with mysticism and not only unearths Jamess lesser-known works on mysticism, but also probes into the tacit mystical dimensions of Jamess personal life and uncovers the mystical implications of his decades long interest in psychical research.