Jung and the New Age

Paperback

Main Details

Title Jung and the New Age
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David J. Tracey
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreSpirituality and religious experience
Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems
ISBN/Barcode 9781583911600
ClassificationsDewey:299.93
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Brunner-Routledge
Publication Date 5 July 2001
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Just as formal religion appears to dwindle to a minority interest, 'New Age' spirituality gathers increasing momentum and and baffles us with its popular appeal. What is more, it has appropriated Jung as one of its spiritual leaders. In his own trenchant style, David Tacey offers a theoretical and philosophical account of the New Age phenomenon and the archetypal imperatives that have brought it about. He also investigates the popular claim that Jung is a prophet or mystic, and argues that critics have been only too willing to concur with what the New Age has made of him, conspiring to turn Jung into a figure of ridicule. Jung and the New Age, redresses the balance, while offering a wide-ranging discussion about the state of consciousness in the New Age culture, and the future of spirituality versus formal religion.

Author Biography

David Tacey is Associate Professor at La Trobe University, Australia.