--- product_id: 221066849 title: "Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung's Life and Teachings" price: "222.51 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/221066849-jung-the-mystic-the-esoteric-dimensions-of-carl-jungs-life store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 274 pages of deep insight Perfect binding for durability Explores Jung’s esoteric mysticism Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung's Life and Teachings **Price:** 222.51 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔮 Unlock the mystic mind of Carl Jung — where science meets the supernatural! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung's Life and Teachings - **How much does it cost?** 222.51 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/221066849-jung-the-mystic-the-esoteric-dimensions-of-carl-jungs-life) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Comprehensive Yet Accessible:** 274 pages of engaging biography and analysis, perfect for both newcomers and spiritual seekers. - • **Bridging Psychology & Esotericism:** Explore Jung’s unique blend of scientific rigor and mystical exploration. - • **Contextualized with Esoteric Giants:** See Jung alongside Steiner, Gurdjieff, and Swedenborg for a richer metaphysical perspective. - • **Dive into Jung’s Hidden Mysticism:** Uncover the lesser-known paranormal and esoteric experiences that shaped Jung’s legacy. - • **A Must-Have for Spiritual Millennials:** Join the growing community fascinated by Jung’s influence on modern metaphysical culture. ## Overview Jung the Mystic is a 274-page biography that delves into Carl Jung’s esoteric life and teachings, highlighting his paranormal experiences and mystical influences. Perfectly bound for durability, this book situates Jung within the Western esoteric tradition alongside other metaphysical thinkers, making it an essential read for those intrigued by the intersection of psychology and spirituality. ## Description Although he is often called the "founding father of the New Age," Carl Jung, the legendary Swiss psychiatrist best known for his groundbreaking concepts like the collective unconscious, archetype theory and synchronicity, often took pains to avoid any explicit association with mysticism or the occult. Yet Jung lived a life rich in paranormal experiences - arguing for the existence of poltergeists in a debate with Sigmund Freud, participating in séances, incorporating astrology into his therapeutic work, reporting a near death experience and collaborating with the pioneering ESP researcher, J. B. Rhine. It is these critical experiences - often fleetingly touched on in other biographies or critical studies and just as frequently used to make a case against Jung and his philosophies - that form the core of this exciting new biography, JUNG THE MYSTIC. Lachman assesses Jung's life and work from the viewpoint of Western esoteric tradition and helpfully places Jung in the context of other major esoteric thinkers, such as Rudolf Steiner, G. I. Gurdjieff and Emanuel Swedenborg. In that respect, this new biography appeals directly to the sensibility of spiritual readers who rightly see Jung as a pioneer of today's contemporary metaphysical culture. Review: A clearly-written and illuminating study - A clearly-written and illuminating study I think most of us first encounter Jung the Mystic before Jung the Psychologist. This may be because concepts like synchronicity and active imagination have become embedded in popular culture in a way that Jung's more strictly "psychological" ideas like individuation haven't. Lachman discusses both mystic and psychologist while pointing out that it's probably impossible to cleanly separate the two anyway (this was apparently something Jung struggled with himself, at least in terms of how to present himself to the academic community). Lachman's book is stimulating and highly readable, both in terms of biography and ideas. It covers significant ground and offers what were for me valuable insights into Jung and his work. Before picking the book up I had read a little of Jung (both by and about him)--but that was long ago. This book served as an exceptional and enlightening reintroduction to the man and his work. Review: Well written introduction to Jung - Lachman - the original keyboard player with Blondie - has written an entertaining and rather comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of Carl Jung. Once again telling the story of his life from early childhood. Encompassing all the usual steps: the childhood dreams and rituals, student life, early career as psychiatrist, Sabine Spielrein, Freud, midlife crisis and psychic breakdown. His perhaps ambivalent attitude towards nazism, the alchemical studies. And ofc focusing on the dichotomi of Jung, he's rather severely guarded scientific image and the more hidden interest in the occult. Without, it has to be said, adding anything new or original. Lachman seems to have a reserved but generally positive view of his subject. Though his main criticism of Jung's book as rather unreadable seems somewhat misguided and lacking the historical dimension: well educated readers at Jung's time DID have a comprehensive understanding of Greek and Latin, lacking ofc for most readers today. Although the book title seems to hint at more than just another biography, Lachman does not go into a very detailed analysis of the esoteric dimensions of Jung's work. He does make some interesting - if rather obvious - connections to the work of Rudolf Steiner and Gurdieff. While on the other hand his own knowledge of people like Schopenhauer and Goethe seems rather superficial. And largely ignoring Jung's roots in the tradition of Freemasonry and Rosencreuzians, as well as his influences from - and misunderstandings of - Eastern spirituality. A very recommendable book for anyone new to Jung. In fact for them it can be said to be the perfect starting point. For the more advanced/experienced 'Jungian' there's not that much to come for. ## Features - Pages Count - 274. Binding type - Perfect. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 385,563 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 44 in Magician Biographies 268 in Psychologist Biographies 297 in Carl Jung | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (161) | | Dimensions | 14.2 x 1.8 x 21 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0399161996 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0399161995 | | Item weight | 249 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | 27 Dec. 2012 | | Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group | ## Images ![Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jung's Life and Teachings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Rx3LAC3+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A clearly-written and illuminating study *by G***E on 25 November 2014* A clearly-written and illuminating study I think most of us first encounter Jung the Mystic before Jung the Psychologist. This may be because concepts like synchronicity and active imagination have become embedded in popular culture in a way that Jung's more strictly "psychological" ideas like individuation haven't. Lachman discusses both mystic and psychologist while pointing out that it's probably impossible to cleanly separate the two anyway (this was apparently something Jung struggled with himself, at least in terms of how to present himself to the academic community). Lachman's book is stimulating and highly readable, both in terms of biography and ideas. It covers significant ground and offers what were for me valuable insights into Jung and his work. Before picking the book up I had read a little of Jung (both by and about him)--but that was long ago. This book served as an exceptional and enlightening reintroduction to the man and his work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written introduction to Jung *by B***N on 18 October 2010* Lachman - the original keyboard player with Blondie - has written an entertaining and rather comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of Carl Jung. Once again telling the story of his life from early childhood. Encompassing all the usual steps: the childhood dreams and rituals, student life, early career as psychiatrist, Sabine Spielrein, Freud, midlife crisis and psychic breakdown. His perhaps ambivalent attitude towards nazism, the alchemical studies. And ofc focusing on the dichotomi of Jung, he's rather severely guarded scientific image and the more hidden interest in the occult. Without, it has to be said, adding anything new or original. Lachman seems to have a reserved but generally positive view of his subject. Though his main criticism of Jung's book as rather unreadable seems somewhat misguided and lacking the historical dimension: well educated readers at Jung's time DID have a comprehensive understanding of Greek and Latin, lacking ofc for most readers today. Although the book title seems to hint at more than just another biography, Lachman does not go into a very detailed analysis of the esoteric dimensions of Jung's work. He does make some interesting - if rather obvious - connections to the work of Rudolf Steiner and Gurdieff. While on the other hand his own knowledge of people like Schopenhauer and Goethe seems rather superficial. And largely ignoring Jung's roots in the tradition of Freemasonry and Rosencreuzians, as well as his influences from - and misunderstandings of - Eastern spirituality. A very recommendable book for anyone new to Jung. In fact for them it can be said to be the perfect starting point. For the more advanced/experienced 'Jungian' there's not that much to come for. ### ⭐⭐ The black flood of occultism *by A***D on 12 July 2013* "Jung the Mystic" is Gary Lachman's attempt to write yet another biography of the controversial Swiss psychoanalyst. In my opinion, it's not as interesting as the book on Steiner written by the same author. Ironically, while intended as a defence of Carl Gustav Jung, "Jung the Mystic" might actually be off-putting to many readers. After reading it, I got the impression that early psychoanalysis (both Jungian and Freudian) was an almost literal mad house, with the analysts frequently being just as crazy as their patients! And just as influential... Nor does Jung come across as a particularly likable character. After a troubled childhood, Jung grew up becoming an egotistical, opportunist, vulgar bully who constantly cheated on his rich wife (while living off her savings), often having sex with his female patients. His relationship with Freud was strikingly dysfunctional (as was Freud's relation with him), and Jung's visions or "fantasies" were frequently very, very bizarre. I don't understand why Lachman constantly compares Jung with Steiner, who seems to have been a paragon of normality compared to the psychoanalytical community. (Yes, the same Steiner who founded Anthroposophy.) Most of the negative information on Jung found in this book is old hat for those of us who've read Richard Noll's ferocious attack "The Jung Cult". Lachman's main point in writing the book is to argue that Jung really was a mystic, something Jung himself hotly denied. Some of his followers deny it still. Lachman has little trouble showing that Jung's ideas weren't "scientific" in the strict sense of that term, definitely not materialist, and had certain similarities to ancient Gnosticism. Jung had a life-long interest in the paranormal (the most famous incident being "the poltergeist in Freud's bookcase"), and it's obvious that he believed in the objective existence of such phenomena. Lachman criticizes Jung for his attempts to sound scientific and scholarly when discussing the paranormal, which leads to constant contradictions in his published works. The author clearly would have preferred if Jung had come clean about his real views, rather than hiding behind a "scientific" persona. I don't doubt that "the sage of Küsnacht" might have had this or that interesting thing to say, but as a human being, he left much to be asked for. I also get the impression that Jung constantly went "inwards" and "downwards" in his spiritual quest, this in contrast to Steiner who had an orientation "outwards". Jung comes across as a man who wallows in his own inner demons, while Steiner at least tried to do something constructive in the real world. So yes, I suppose Carl Gustav Jung was a mystic - in the worst sense of that term. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/221066849-jung-the-mystic-the-esoteric-dimensions-of-carl-jungs-life](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/221066849-jung-the-mystic-the-esoteric-dimensions-of-carl-jungs-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-01*