Archetypal Dimensions of the Psyche

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 02/16/1999
ISBN: 9781570624261
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 8.85h x 5.24w x 1.06d