Publication

2007-04-24 - Plume, USA

Language

English

Word Count

148,000 words, Guess

Page Count

592 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL7591265M
  • ISBN-139780452288591
  • ISBN-100452288592
  • OCLC Control Number123898506
  • Goodreads173693
and 1 more
  • WikidataQ126476686

Classifications

  • LCCB

Description

From a philosopher whose magisterial history of Western thought was praised by Joseph Campbell and Huston Smith comes a brilliant new book that traces the connection between cosmic cycles and archetypal patterns of human experience. Drawing on years of research and on thinkers from Plato to Jung, Richard Tarnas explores the planetary correlations of epochal events like the French Revolution, the two world wars, and September 11. Whether read as astrology updated for the quantum age or as a contemporary classic of spirituality, Cosmos and Psyche is a work of immense sophistication, deep learning, and lasting importance.

First Sentence

The modern self began to emerge, with astonishing force and speed, just over five hundred years ago.

Description

In Cosmos and Psyche, distinguished philosopher and cultural historian Richard Tarnas demonstrates the existence of an astonishingly consistent correspondence between planetary alignments and the archetypal patterns of human history and biography. Based on thirty years of meticulous research, this brilliant book points to a radical change in our understanding of the cosmos, shining new light on the drama of history and on our own critical age. It opens up a new cosmic horizon that reunites science and religion, intellect and soul, modern reason and ancient wisdom.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World ViewPlume2007-04-24

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