four characteristics adequately define mystical experiences’ Evaluate this view ‘James’ Argument Counter argument Evaluation Adequate Not adequate Otto’s is better Ineffability found in many Pahnke’s is better – – experiences e.g. St Teresa of Avila Alleged ineffability although the – experience is felt to be beyond
‘James’ four characteristics adequately define mystical experiences’ Evaluate this view Argument Adequate Counter argument Not adequate Evaluation Otto’s is better Ineffability – found in many experiences e.g. St Teresa of Avila Pahnke’s is better – Alleged ineffability – although the experience is felt to be beyond