Walter Terence Stace

Philosopher, noted for mystical experience

Walter Terence Stace - Philosopher, noted for mystical experience
Born

November 17th, 1886
138 years ago

Died

August 2nd, 1967
57 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Born in England in 1886, Stace served as both an academic and civil servant in the United States. He studied philosophy at the University of Oxford and later became a professor of philosophy. Stace contributed significantly to the field of mysticism, arguing for the validity of mystical experiences. His influential works include 'Mysticism and Philosophy' and 'The Teachings of the Mystics', where he explored the nature of mystical experiences and their relevance to philosophy. Stace emphasized the relationship between mysticism and philosophical thought throughout his career, impacting subsequent philosophical discourse.

Authored 'Mysticism and Philosophy'

Served as a professor of philosophy

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