The Postsecular Sacred
Jung, Soul and Meaning in an Age of Change
What's it about
Feeling spiritually adrift in a world that's supposedly moved past religion? Discover how to reconnect with a sense of the sacred, not by looking back to old traditions, but by looking inward. This summary shows you how modern life is creating a powerful new hunger for meaning. Learn why the soul is making a comeback and how to find it within yourself, even without organized religion. You'll explore how Carl Jung's ideas provide a practical map for navigating this new spiritual landscape, helping you find personal meaning and a deeper connection to the world in our age of constant change.
Meet the author
David Tacey is an Emeritus Professor of Humanities at La Trobe University, Melbourne, and a world-renowned scholar on the work of C. G. Jung. His journey from a staunchly rationalist background to exploring the spiritual dimensions of life informs his work. Tacey argues that our modern, secular world is experiencing a profound return of the sacred, not in traditional religious forms, but through a deep, personal quest for soul and meaning, which he expertly navigates for the contemporary reader.
What's it about
Feeling spiritually adrift in a world that's supposedly moved past religion? Discover how to reconnect with a sense of the sacred, not by looking back to old traditions, but by looking inward. This summary shows you how modern life is creating a powerful new hunger for meaning. Learn why the soul is making a comeback and how to find it within yourself, even without organized religion. You'll explore how Carl Jung's ideas provide a practical map for navigating this new spiritual landscape, helping you find personal meaning and a deeper connection to the world in our age of constant change.
Meet the author
David Tacey is an Emeritus Professor of Humanities at La Trobe University, Melbourne, and a world-renowned scholar on the work of C. G. Jung. His journey from a staunchly rationalist background to exploring the spiritual dimensions of life informs his work. Tacey argues that our modern, secular world is experiencing a profound return of the sacred, not in traditional religious forms, but through a deep, personal quest for soul and meaning, which he expertly navigates for the contemporary reader.
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