About the author
Paul Levy is an American writer known for his work on the concept of "wetiko," an Algonquin term for a cannibalistic spirit of selfishness that he uses as a lens for diagnosing destructive patterns in both individual psychology and collective culture. His books Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World and its follow-up, Undreaming Wetiko: Breaking the Spell of the Nightmare Mind-Virus, both published by Inner Traditions, examine how this pattern operates covertly in the mind and in society, and draw on ideas of ancestral trauma, archetypal psychology, and the figure of the wounded healer to propose ways of addressing it. Levy's writing blends psychological and spiritual frameworks, presenting wetiko as both a diagnostic concept and a call to individual and collective awareness. His work sits at the intersection of depth psychology and contemporary spiritual writing, aimed at readers concerned with the psychological roots of social and ecological crisis.
📖 Where to start with Paul Levy
💬 What our editors say about Paul Levy's books
“Levy’s exploration is intellectually rigorous and spiritually demanding, appealing primarily to readers deeply engaged in comparative mythology and depth psychology. It offers a compelling framework for understanding collective…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World
“Levy offers a compelling diagnosis of the 'mind-virus' but demands significant intellectual engagement from the reader. This text is not suitable for those seeking quick fixes or straightforward self-help advice. Readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Undreaming Wetiko: Breaking the Spell of the Nightmare Mind-Virus
“This guide offers a rigorous, structured pathway for serious practitioners rather than casual curiosity-seekers. It demands commitment to specific postures and visualizations, making it unsuitable for those preferring light,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Dzogchen Dream Yoga: How to Practice Dreamtime Awareness
📋 Editions by Paul Levy in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World | 2021 | Inner Traditions Internati | 336 | 9781644114100 |
| Undreaming Wetiko: Breaking the Spell of the Nightmare Mind-Viru | 2023 | Inner Traditions Internati | 416 | 9781644115664 |
| Dzogchen Dream Yoga: How to Practice Dreamtime Awareness | 2026 | Inner Traditions Internati | 192 | 9798888504567 |
| The Six Bardos of the Tibetan Book of the Dead: Dzogchen Teachin | 2024 | Inner Traditions Internati | 224 | 9798888501290 |
| The Quantum Revelation: Awakening to the Dreamlike Nature of Rea | 2025 | Inner Traditions Internati | 480 | 9781644119013 |
| Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil | 2013 | North Atlantic Books | 376 | 9781583945483 |
