Gaia, Psyche and Deep Ecology: Navigating Climate Change in the Anthropocene

Author:   Andrew Fellows
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138300507


Pages:   232
Publication Date:   14 March 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Gaia, Psyche and Deep Ecology: Navigating Climate Change in the Anthropocene


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Winner of the Scientific & Medical Network Book Prize 2019! In Gaia, Psyche and Deep Ecology: Navigating Climate Change in the Anthropocene, Andrew Fellows uniquely connects Earth systems, Jungian and philosophical approaches to the existential threats that we face today. He elucidates the psychological basis of our dysfunctional relationship with nature, thereby offering a coherent framework for transforming this in our personal and professional lives. Demonstrating the imperative for new ideas that transcend the status quo, Fellows tackles unprecedented 21st century challenges such as climate change through his interdisciplinary approach. Fellows proposes a worldview, informed by depth psychology, which radically contradicts the prevailing shibboleths of unlimited economic growth, dominion over outer nature and negation of our inner nature. To accommodate a broad readership, he first introduces the Anthropocene and sufficient basics of systems dynamics, Gaia theory and analytical psychology before exploring the mind-matter conundrum. He then correlates the structure, dynamics, contents and pathology of Gaia and of psyche, critiques the Western Zeitgeist as midlife crisis and establishes parallels between deep ecology and psychological individuation. This ground-breaking synthesis of Gaia theory, analytical psychology and deep ecology reveals synergies which show how we can, and why we must, relinquish anthropocentrism in order to survive sustainably as equals in and with the natural world. Combining Jungian theory with other cutting-edge disciplines to inform, inspire and heal, this book is essential reading not only for Jungian analysts, students and scholars, but for all—including professionals in Earth systems science, environmental philosophy and ecopsychology—who realise that ‘business as usual’ is no longer an option.

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Author:   Andrew Fellows
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9781138300507


ISBN 10:   1138300500
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   14 March 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface. Chapter 1: Start Here; Chapter 2: The Anthropocene; Chapter 3: Gaia and Science; Chapter 4: Psyche and Beyond; Chapter 5: A Psyche-Gaia Conjecture; Chapter 6: Heroic Development; Chapter 7: Frugal Individuation; Chapter 8: End Here?; Appendix: Resources

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Andrew Fellows' book addresses many important questions in clear language. His open-minded and erudite argument will inspire those who are concerned about the future of the biosphere. - Jeremy Narby, Ph.D; Amazonian Projects Director at Nouvelle Planete; author of The Cosmic Serpent, DNA and the Origins of Knowledge (1998, New York, Penguin Putnam/Tarcher), and Intelligence in Nature: an Inquiry into Knowledge (2005, New York, Penguin Putnam/Tarcher) As humans living on credit on this exceptional planet Earth, we must change our wanton ways, urgently! Andrew Fellows argues the case intelligently and with compassion for such a dramatic reversal of attitude and behaviour. And, even more extraordinary and impressive, he shows the way to do it. I only hope many people will read this timely work and accept the challenge it presents so convincingly - before it's too late. - Murray Stein, Ph.D., Past President of IAAP; author of Minding the Self Supported by thorough scholarly research and passionate argumentation, this book looks at deep ecology from a psyche-oriented perspective and at analytical psychology from an ecological world-soul perspective. It is a treasure chest of inspiration, carefully chosen quotes and clear directives to engage in what is arguably the prime challenge confronting us at this stage of our evolution as a species: moving beyond destructive anthropocentrism to the recognition that we are part of a larger organism. - Shantena Augusto Sabbadini, Director of the Pari Center for New Learning; author of Pilgrimages to Emptiness


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Andrew Fellows is a Jungian analyst with private practices in Zürich and Bern. He holds a Doctorate in Applied Physics, and enjoyed many years of international professional engagement with renewable energy, sustainable development and energy policy.

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