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“No man-made law ever, no matter whether derived from the past or projected onto a distant, unforeseeable future, can or should ever be empowered to claim that it is greater than the Natural Law from which it stems and to which it must inevitably return in the eternal rhythm of creation and decline of all things natural.”

Quote by Wilhelm Reich

Book:Selected Writings: An Introduction to Orgonomy

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Selected Writings: An Introduction to Orgonomy

This book serves as an introductory guide to orgonomy, offering insights into the theories and methodologies developed by Wilhelm Reich. It includes a selection of his writings that delve into the nature of orgone energy, the importance of emotional expression, and the impact of social conditions on individual health and well-being. more

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Wilhelm Reich was a prominent psychoanalyst, born on March 24, 1897, and died on November 3, 1957. He made significant contributions to the field of psychoanalysis, particularly in the areas of sexual psychology and orgonomy. more

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