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Modern Man in Search of a Soul

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by C.G. Jung

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what is it meant by the term (spirit of the age) ?
Graham Powell He means materialism. The belief that all things are the result of material causation.

Page 203: "Just as formerly the assumption was unquestionable t…moreHe means materialism. The belief that all things are the result of material causation.

Page 203: "Just as formerly the assumption was unquestionable that everything that exists takes its rise from the creative will of God who is spirit, so the nineteenth century discovered the equally unquestionable truth that everything arises from material causes."(less)
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Has anyone here ever read it from beginning through to the end?
Rob I just finished the book and really enjoyed it. Bear in mind this book is really a collection of essays under the theme of the inner life, existence o…moreI just finished the book and really enjoyed it. Bear in mind this book is really a collection of essays under the theme of the inner life, existence of the transcendent, and the role of a psychological therapist. I found this particularly poignant considering this was written before the outbreak of WWII. The time invested in working through the material is certainly worth it. (less)
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