Meaning
mysticism
- Belief in spiritual apprehension of truths beyond ordinary human intellect
- An attitude or worldview inclined toward mystery, contemplation, or obscurity
In a sentence
L'autore combina elementi di filosofia occidentale e misticismo orientale.
The author combines elements of Western philosophy and Eastern mysticism.
Molti studiosi analizzano il misticismo medievale attraverso i testi poetici.
Many scholars analyze medieval mysticism through poetic texts.
Non amo il vago misticismo con cui affronta problemi concreti.
I do not like the vague mysticism with which he approaches concrete problems.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| misticismo | masculine · singular |
| misticismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in most contexts; the plural misticismi is rare and refers to different schools of thought.
- Often contrasted with razionalismo ('rationalism').