Religious mystery and rational reflection
Book Description
In an era where spiritual experience often feels disconnected from rational inquiry, philosopher Louis K. Dupré bridges this ancient divide with thoughtful precision. This collection of essays tackles one of humanity's most enduring questions: how can the mind approach the sacred without diminishing its mystery?
Dupré explores the delicate relationship between philosophical reasoning and religious truth, examining whether faith can make genuine claims about reality in a world marked by suffering and uncertainty. Rather than dismissing religious experience as purely subjective, he investigates the rich symbolic language through which spiritual traditions express their deepest insights.
The author argues that modern thinking has created an artificial separation between objective and subjective reality, often reducing religious symbols to mere metaphors while denying their capacity to reveal truth. Through careful analysis of religious forms, rituals, and mystical expression, Dupré seeks to restore the original power of sacred symbols while honoring contemporary understanding of human creativity and meaning-making.
These essays offer readers a sophisticated yet accessible exploration of how philosophy and spirituality can inform each other. For those seeking to understand their own religious experience more deeply, or wondering how ancient wisdom traditions might speak to modern consciousness, Dupré provides a thoughtful framework that respects both rational inquiry and the profound mystery at the heart of spiritual life.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Comparative Religion
📄 Length: 147 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Rede (filosofie)
- ✓ Explore Religionsphilosophie
- ✓ Explore Religionsphanomenologie
- ✓ Explore Mysterie (godsdienstwetenschap)
- ✓ Explore Religieuze ervaring
- ✓ Explore Experience (Religion)
- ✓ Explore Religion
