Nonrational logic in contemporary society

Subtitle:
A depth psychology perspective on magical thinking, conspiracy theories, and folk devils among us

Author:
Kline, Jim (James)

Place of Publication:
New York, New York

Publisher:
Routledge (an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group)


ISBN / SBN / ISSN:
9781032221908

Media Type:
Print (Non-Serial)

Media Sub-type:
Book

Copy:
2

LoC Call Number:
HV 6275 .K55 2023 c.2

Accession Number:
101485

Keyword Subject Headings:
Nonrational thinking / Nonrational logic
Magical thinking
Primary process thinking
Delusional thinking
Hysterical thinking / Hysteria
Conspiracy theories / Conspiratorial ideation
Soul--Psychological, spiritual, and mythological aspects
Devils, folk
Totem / Totemism
The Golden Bough--Frazer, James (Sir James George Frazer) 1854-1941
Guns / Weapons
Technology--Psychological and cultural aspects
Current / Contemporary events--Psychological and cultural aspects

User Notes:
Paperbound; 207 pp., including black-and-white illustrations, bibliographic references in chapter endnotes, and an index. The author is an OFJ speaker. Contents: 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