Egocentricity and mysticism : an anthropological study /

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In Egocentricity and Mysticism, Ernst Tugendhat casts mysticism as an innate facet of what it means to be human--a response to an existential need for peace of mind. This need is created by our discursive practices, which serve to differentiate us from one another and privilege our respective first-...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tugendhat, Ernst (Autor)
Otros Autores: Procyshyn, Alexei (Traductor), Wenning, Mario (Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Alemán
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, [2016]
Temas:
Egoism.
Self-interest.
Self (Philosophy)
Égoïsme.
Intérêt personnel.
Moi (Philosophie)
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I. Relating to oneself. Propositional language and saying "I"
  • "Good" and "important"
  • Saying "I" in practical contexts : self-mobilization and responsibility
  • Adverbial, prudential, and moral good; intellectual honesty
  • Relating to life and death
  • Part II. Stepping back from oneself. Religion and mysticism
  • Wonder
  • Addendum : On historical and nonhistorical inquiry.

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