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A Pluralistic Universe · Question
How does A Pluralistic Universe develop the theme of Intimacy with the Divine?
Answer
A Pluralistic Universe by William James develops Intimacy with the Divine across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Explores how different philosophies (dualistic theism, monistic pantheism, pluralistic radical empiricism) affect the closeness and personal connection humans can feel with God or the divine.
James explores how different spiritual philosophies achieve (or fail to achieve) intimacy with God: theism leaves humans as outsiders, while pantheism fuses them substantially with the divine.
Evidence in the book
- Lecture I: The Types of Philosophic Thinking
James explores how different spiritual philosophies achieve (or fail to achieve) intimacy with God: theism leaves humans as outsiders, while pantheism fuses them substantially with the divine.