| Description |
viii, 131 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Theory of Consciousness -- The Historical Dimension of Consciousness -- Consciousness as Participatory Tension -- Reflective Symbols -- The Differentiation of Consciousness -- 2. The Question of the Ground -- The Primary Experience of the Cosmos -- The Experience of the Beyond -- The Beyond and the Beginning -- 3. The Drama of History -- History as Transfiguration -- History and Mythos -- 4. Mystery and Mythos -- Transcendent Meaning and the Mysteries of Existence -- Mythos and Vision. |
| Note |
Based on the author's doctoral dissertation written at Boston College--Acknowledgements. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-126) and index. |
| Subject |
Voegelin, Eric, 1901-1985.
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Consciousness -- History -- 20th century.
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Mysticism.
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| ISBN |
0826208754 alkaline paper |
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