Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung's Life and Teachings
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399161996 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Howell, Quest magazine“How the Swiss psychologist lived a life rich in the paranormal.” —Los Angeles Times“A serious but comprehensible new biography of Jung and his interest in the esoteric.” —New Age Retailer“Fascinating Fully engaging from beginning to end.” —Dell HoroscopeAlthough he is often called the “founding father of the New Age,” Carl Jung, the legendary Swiss psychiatrist best known for his groundbreaking concepts such as the collective unconscious, archetype theory, and synchronicity, often took pains to avoid any explicit association with mysticism or the occult. B. Now in paperback, this bold new biography fills a gap in our understanding of the pioneering psychologist by focusing on the occult and mystical aspects of Jung’s thought and career.“Outstanding lifts the curtain on one of the most important aspects of his remarkable life fair and objective.” —Alice O. Rhine. It is these critical experiences—often fleetingly touched on in other biographies or critical studies, and frequently used to make a case against Jung and his philosophies—that form the core of this significant new biography.. Yet Jung lived a life rich in paranormal
His writing has been published in several national journals on philosophy, esotericism, and modern culture, and his books—including Madame Blavatsky; Rudolf Steiner; Swedenborg; and A Secret History of Consciousness—have been published to acclaim in both America and Europe. About the AuthorGARY LACHMAN is one of today’s most widely read and respected writers on esoteric and occult themes. Lachman was born in New Jersey, and he currently lives in London.. In his musical career, Lachman has been induct
GARY LACHMAN is one of today’s most widely read and respected writers on esoteric and occult themes. Lachman was born in New Jersey, and he currently lives in London.. His writing has been published in several national journals on philosophy, esotericism, and modern culture, and his books—including Madame Blavatsky; Rudolf Steine
Nice to have this all in one place. If you are interested in Carl Jung's esoteric works, as I am, you will have had to dig around in his books. A little mention of this here, that there. Jung himself was unsure he wanted this information disseminated, much less compiled -- he lived in a much more staid and judgmental time than we do (partly thanks to him!). Many of the ideas we take for granted, a collective unconscious, e.g., originated with him and in his mystical or shamanic experiences. Hypnagogia, active imagination, visionary experience. The author has done a very good job of bringing much of Jung's experience together for the reader, who may also use thi. Bodhi Heeren said Well written introduction to Jung. Lachman - the original keyboard player with Blondie - has written an entertaining and rather comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of Carl Jung. Once again telling the story of his life from early childhood.Encompassing all the usual steps: the childhood dreams and rituals, student life, early career as psychiatrist, Sabine Spielrein, Freud, midlife crisis and psychic breakdown. His perhaps ambivalent attitude towards nazism, the alchemical studies. And ofc focusing on the dichotomi of Jung, he's rather severely guarded scientific image and the more hidden interest in the occult. Without, it has to be said, addi. Institute for Personal Religion (Consignment) said I thought this was a very good book. Well written and very informative. I thought this was a very good book. Well written and very informative. I filled it with lots of underlining. Having read the book, I have a whole new understanding of Jung. The book did bog down a little in the middle when discussing the Nazis but the balance as very readable. Lachman in quite a guy. Dr. Jon Mundy