The "Ground" ( Grund ) is the central motif in Eckhart's thought, serving as the bridge between the divine and the human.
Below is a structured guide to preparing a paper on his mystical thought, highlighting the key concepts and scholarly perspectives you should include. 1. The Core Distinction: God vs. Godhead ( Gottheit ) The Mystical Thought of Meister Eckhart
The soul's ultimate goal is a "breakthrough" ( durchbrechen ) beyond God as creator to this silent, "superessential nothingness" of the Godhead. 2. The Grunt (The Ground of the Soul) The "Ground" ( Grund ) is the central