232 Pages
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Routledge
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... Read more
Introduction. The Need for an Authentic New Age. Jung in the New Age. Oceanic Spirituality & False Wholeness. Jung as Lucifer. Inventing a New Age Guru. American New Age Jungian Inflation. Jungian Fundamentalism & Regression. American Expansion & Limitless Self. Conclusion: The Choice of Wholeness. 1. Future Marriage of God & Gaia. 2. Apocalyptic Encounter of Ego & Soul.
Biography
David Tacey is Associate Professor at La Trobe University, Australia.
