The chief disciple of C. G. Jung, analyst Marie-Louise von Franz uses her vast knowledge of the world of myths, fairy tales, visions, and dreams to examine expressions of the universal symbol of the Anthropos, or Cosmic Man—a universal archetype that embodies humanity's personal as well as collective identity. She shows that the meaning of life—the realization of our fullest human potential, which Jung called individuation—can only be found through a greater differentiation of consciousness by virtue of archetypes, and that ultimately our future depends on relationships, whether between the sexes or among nations, races, religions, and political factions.
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"Whether explaining the psychic complexities of gender or racial conflict, or the survival value of our connection to other animals, von Franz is perhaps unsurpassed as the archetypal Jungian." — Library Journal
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Marie-Louise von Franz (1915–1998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.
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This book takes an interesting look at myths, fairy tales, and dreams through traditional Jungian psychology. There's a wealth of information that can be used on the individual level for trying to understand some of one's personal experiences and cultural influences. Subjects such as evil in fairy tales, the cosmic/primordial man, the shadow, and the union of opposites are addressed in a manner to assist in the understanding of individuation and mythology. Probably a lot of old ideas for those very familiar with Jung or Joesph Campbell, but it might shed a new light on certain matters that are addressed.
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if you think she's just a Jungian apologist...,
By Craig Chalquist, PhD, author of TERRAPSYCHOLO... (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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...think again. Here is one volume of a collection of the papers of Jung's most gifted student, interpreter, and innovator. Highly recommended.
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Brother Klaus, New York, Old Testament, Middle Ages, Virgin Mary, Symbols of Transformation, Mary's Child, Alchemical Studies, Emma Jung, Frau Trude, Princeton University Press, Lord God, Marie-Louise von Franz, Meister Eckhart, The Development of Personality, The Golden Bird, Adam Kadmon, Bild des Antichrist, Book of Changes, Prince of Hell, Psychological Types, Ark of the Covenant, Baba Yaga, Die Symbole, Karl Marx New!
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Brother Klaus, New York, Old Testament, Middle Ages, Virgin Mary, Symbols of Transformation, Mary's Child, Alchemical Studies, Emma Jung, Frau Trude, Princeton University Press, Lord God, Marie-Louise von Franz, Meister Eckhart, The Development of Personality, The Golden Bird, Adam Kadmon, Bild des Antichrist, Book of Changes, Prince of Hell, Psychological Types, Ark of the Covenant, Baba Yaga, Die Symbole, Karl Marx New!
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- Memories, Dreams, Reflections by C.G. Jung on 10 pages
- Mysterium Coniunctionis: An Inquiry into the Separation and Synthesis of Psychic Opposites in Alchemy (The Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Volume 14) by C. G. Jung on 10 pages
- Analytical Psychology: Its Theory and Practice (Ark Paperbacks) by C. G. Jung on 9 pages
- Psychology and Alchemy (Collected Works of C.G. Jung Vol.12) by C. G. Jung on 9 pages
- Analytical Psychology by C. G. Jung on 9 pages
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- A Sense of Self: The Work of Affirmation by Thomas J. Cottle in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Relationships in our hands by Yael Haft-Pomrock in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Living the Hero's Quest: Character Building through Action Research by Mary Humphrey in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Black Sun: The Alchemy and Art of Darkness (Carolyn and Ernest Fay Series in Analytical Psychology) by Stanton Marlan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Legends of the Fall: Jungian Reflections (Jungian Reflections on Literary and Film Classics) by Richard Chachere on page 140, and Back Matter
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