William James identified four characteristics of mystical experiences as ineffable, noetic, transient, and passive. Rudolf Otto introduced the concept of the numinous, encompassing the mysterium tremendum, emphasizing the human propensity for religious encounters. The numinous experience is describe

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This lesson delves into the perspectives of various philosophers such as Rudolph Otto, Richard Swinburne, John Hick, and Michael Persinger on religious experiences. It explores concepts like the numinous, religious knowledge, God's existence, and criticisms on the validity of religious experiences.

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