Alchemical Active Imagination: Revised Edition by Marie-Louise von Franz (Englis

Description: Alchemical Active Imagination by Marie-Louise von Franz The medieval alchemists were as interested in the discipline of psychological and spiritual transformation as they were in the transmutation of lead into gold. This book examines texts by the 16th-century alchemist Gerhard Dorn, to show the relationship between alchemy and analytical psychology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A leading Jungian psychologist reveals the relationship between alchemy and analytical psychology, delving into the visionary work of a sixteenth-century alchemistAlthough alchemy is popularly regarded as the science that sought to transmute base physical matter, many of the medieval alchemists were more interested in developing a discipline that would lead to the psychological and spiritual transformation of the individual. C. G. Jung discovered in his study ofalchemicaltexts a symbolic andimaginallanguage that expressed many of his own insights into psychological processes.In this book, Marie-LouisevonFranz examines a text by the sixteenth-century alchemist and physicianGerhardDornin order to show the relationship of alchemy to the concepts and techniques ofanalyticalpsychology. In particular, she shows that the alchemists practiced a kind of meditation similar to Jungs technique of active imagination, which enables one to dialogue with the unconscious archetypal elements in the psyche.Originally delivered as a series of lectures at the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich, the book opens therapeutic insights into the relations among spirit, soul, and body in the practice of active imagination. Author Biography 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. Her works includeShadow and Evil in Fairy Tales,The Feminine in Fairy Tales, andThe Interpretation of Fairy Tales. Review "Von Franz has a remarkable gift for interpreting and demystifying the difficult symbolism of religious visions, ancient myths, and fairy tales of the common folk. 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 Review Quote "Von Franz has a remarkable gift for interpreting and demystifying the difficult symbolism of religious visions, ancient myths, and fairy tales of the common folk. 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 Details ISBN0877735891 Author Marie-Louise von Franz Short Title ALCHEMICAL ACTIVE IMAGINATION Language English ISBN-10 0877735891 ISBN-13 9780877735892 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Residence Kusncht, 62, SZ Birth 1915 Death 1998 Pages 160 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Revised Edition DOI 10.1604/9780877735892 UK Release Date 1997-12-02 AU Release Date 1997-12-02 NZ Release Date 1997-12-02 US Release Date 1997-12-02 Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Series C. G. Jung Foundation Books Series Publication Date 1997-12-02 DEWEY 540.112019 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137929945;

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