Verstörung und Vertrauen

Abstract Proceeding from a philosophical interpretation of negative theology as performatively undermining our seeming understanding the absolute and thereby evoking transformative experience, this paper emphasises significance by linking it to Karl Jaspers’ notion universal limit situation existence. Against background, an analysis mystical psychotic experiences shows how certain similarities between two can be understood constituting particular mental state in which is experienced personally. Moreover, experiencing situation, through or moods feelings, may lead attitude groundless trust that acknowledges incomprehensibility human condition. The argues reading provides better parallels mysticism psychosis fruitfully applied therapy.