Jim Kline

Nonrational Logic in Contemporary Society

A Depth Psychology Perspective on Magical Thinking, Conspiracy Theories and Folk Devils Among Us

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Produktbeschreibung

Nonrational Logic in Contemporary Society explores modern examples of beliefs that defy logic but nevertheless are enthusiastically embraced by legions of contemporary people living in technologically advanced societies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 436g
• ISBN-13: 9781032221878
• ISBN-10: 1032221879
• Artikelnr.: 67259507

Autorenporträt

Jim 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.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. What is Nonrational Logic? 1. Folk Devils Among Us 2. Magical Thinking- Primary Process Thinking = Delusional Thinking = Hysterical Thinking 3. Don't Touch
Think
or Do That- Contagion
Contamination
and Taboo 4. Totemism- The Golden Bough
Toilet
Dildo and Gun 5. Soulful and Soulless 6.The Dying and Resurrecting God/King/Hero/Billionaire 7. Techpocalypse
Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Smartphone Index