{"product_id":"nonrational-logic-in-contemporary-society-a-depth-psychology-perspective-on-magical-thinking-conspiracy-theories-and-folk-devils-among-us-paperback","title":"Nonrational Logic in Contemporary Society: A Depth Psychology Perspective on Magical Thinking, Conspiracy Theories and Folk Devils Among Us - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Kline\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNonrational Logic in Contemporary Society \u003c\/em\u003eexplores modern examples of beliefs that defy logic but nevertheless are enthusiastically embraced by legions of contemporary people living in technologically advanced societies.The appeal of nonrational logic is based upon C.G. Jung's ideas regarding archetypes, considered to be unconscious thought and behavioural patterns universal to all of humanity and expressed in dreams, art, religion, and reports of supernatural and paranormal experiences such as the belief in UFOs, conspiracy theories associated with child sacrifice and devil worship, lizard people who secretly rule the world, and internet demons whom many insist are real. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC.G. Jung insisted that archetypal reality must be acknowledged for what it is: expressions of universal truths about the human condition. \u003ci\u003eNonrational Logic \u003c\/i\u003eincludes a multitude of examples from world folklore and reports of traditional customs from around the world collected in the multivolume anthropological classic, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Bough\u003c\/i\u003e, by James Frazer, comparing these traditional reports with contemporary ones to underscore the human psyche's obsessive desire to embrace the fantastic, the extraordinary, and the unbelievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNonrational Logic in Contemporary Society is important reading for analytical psychologists, Jungian psychotherapists, and other professionals as well as the general public seeking to understand how prevalent nonrational thinking is in modern societies and how it reflects traditional expressions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Kline, Ph.D. in Psychology with Jungian Studies Specialization; Saybrook University, San Francisco, CA; Professor of Psychology, Northern Marianas College, Northern Mariana Islands His previous publications have appeared in such Jungian-themed journals as Psychological Perspectives, Jung Journal, Spring Journal, and The International Journal of Jungian Studies. He is also the author of The Otherworld in Myth, Folklore, Cinema, and Brain Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53344465649971,"sku":"9781032221908","price":81.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/BwhD2La2P59781032221908.webp?v=1778725691","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/nonrational-logic-in-contemporary-society-a-depth-psychology-perspective-on-magical-thinking-conspiracy-theories-and-folk-devils-among-us-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}