Late Night Thoughts on the Cosmic Self–New and Old: A Reflection on the Cosmic Self:: A Penetrating Look at Today's New Age Movements by Ted Peters

Abstract. Responding to Ted Peters's The Cosmic Self, the author finds parallels and dissonances between New Age assertions and traditional mysticism, East and West. The comprehensive consciousness and interconnectedness of life are addressed by various mysticisms in their search for spiritual...

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Main Author: Riddiford, Alan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- 1994
In: Zygon
Year: 1994, Volume: 29, Issue: 3, Pages: 437-446
Further subjects:B New Age
B Meditation
B Mysticism
B David Bohm
B Vedanta
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Summary:Abstract. Responding to Ted Peters's The Cosmic Self, the author finds parallels and dissonances between New Age assertions and traditional mysticism, East and West. The comprehensive consciousness and interconnectedness of life are addressed by various mysticisms in their search for spiritual realities. However, many of the most recent movements are distinguished by superficiality.
ISSN:1467-9744
Contains:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1994.tb00682.x