Abstract

REINER, Annie. The mystic: intuition, truth and beauty.Translated byCarlos Malferrari. Rev. bras. psicanál [online]. 2021, vol.55, n.2, pp. 27-38. ISSN 0486-641X.

The author examines the controversial relationship between Bion's concept of O and mysticism. Access to O essentially represents a profound level of intuition that straddles the realms of dreaming and thinking, a kind of "waking dream". Controversies surrounding these ideas reflect some analysts' belief that mysticism is antithetical to science, although as Bion clearly states, "Mystics appear in any religion, science, time, or place." The author distinguishes between the religious meaning of "mystic" and Bion's psychoanalytic view of the mystic, a distinction evident in his use of the term "mystic" as synonymous with 'genius" or "exceptional person." Whether in the Arts or Sciences, these intuitions are states of mind cultivated through discipline, hard work, and a passion for truth. Clinical examples illustrate these ideas.

Keywords : Bion; O; mystic; genius; dreams.

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