Felice Cimatti and Anita Romanello on Mysticism and Black Holes
Felice Cimatti and Anita Romanello explore the concept of the mystical, drawing on Elvio Fachinelli's "La mente estatica" and Wittgenstein's "das Mystische" from the Tractatus. They distinguish the mystical phenomenon from reported visions, citing Raimondo da Capua's account in the Legenda maior of Catherine of Siena's vision where Christ removed her heart. The authors note that Catherine's confessor disbelieved her, a skepticism they suggest persists today. The piece, published on doppiozero on July 9, 2026, connects these mystical experiences to black holes, implying a parallel between cosmic and spiritual unknowns.
Key facts
- Felice Cimatti and Anita Romanello are the authors.
- The article references Elvio Fachinelli's "La mente estatica".
- Wittgenstein's concept of "das Mystische" from the Tractatus is cited.
- Raimondo da Capua's Legenda maior describes Catherine of Siena's vision.
- In the vision, Christ opened her left side and removed her heart.
- Catherine's confessor did not believe her vision.
- The article was published on doppiozero on July 9, 2026.
- The title is "La mistica dei buchi neri" (The Mysticism of Black Holes).
Entities
Artists
- Felice Cimatti
- Anita Romanello
- Elvio Fachinelli
- Ludwig Wittgenstein
- Raimondo da Capua
- Catherine of Siena
Institutions
- doppiozero