Is Mysticism Rational? | LOGIC and MYSTICISM with Esoterica’s Justin Sledge

Mystics are often seen as irrational. The word ‘mystical’ is oft employed disparagingly as a synonym for the vague, dubious and enigmatic. In this convo with Dr Justin Sledge, scholar of religion and philosophy and host of Esoterica, we challenge and debate this conception. Asking: What is Logic? How does it work? What are its Origins and History? Is it Discovered or Invented? Is there a common Logic among the Mystics? What of Alternative and Paraconsistent Logics? Does a Two Truths Doctrine make sense? Does logic require faith at some level? What happens when mystics take logic to its limits? To what degree, if any, are mystics beholden to or bound by logic? Can mystics give up on logic? All this and more… 00:00 Excerpt 00:27 Introducing Dr Justin Sledge 03:39 Outline of the Conversation | Five Questions 05:32 • Are we taking the Mystics Seriously? 7:23 What is Logic? Brief Overview 12:44 What is Rationality? Brief Definition 15:05 • Are the Mystics Rational? 17:38 • Ir