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Alchemists of Human Nature: Psychological Utopianism in Gross, Jung, Reich and Fromm
Author(s): Petteri Pietikainen (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 1 Jan. 2007
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781851969234
- ISBN-13: 1851969233
Book Description
A study of Modernist utopias of the mind. This book examines the psychodynamic writings of Otto Gross, C G Jung, Wilhelm Reich and Erich Fromm. It argues, utopianism became increasingly important to the fundamental ambitions of all four thinkers, and places the ‘utopian impulse’ with the historical context of the early twentieth century.
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‘A fascinating historical analysis…the author’s criticism is balanced and never falls prey to romantic notions or antagonism, and his interjected perceptions and reflections enhance the book…extensively researched, well written, and well documented, this will be a valuable resource to those interested in these four men or in utopian societies. Highly recommended’ CHOICE
About the Author
Petteri Pietikainen
