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Jung on Alchemy - (Encountering Jung) by C G Jung (Paperback)
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- Illuminating selections from Jung's writings on alchemy and the transformation of the human spirit The ancient practice of alchemy, which thrived in Europe until the seventeenth century, dealt with the phenomenon of transformation--not only of ore into gold but also of the self into Other.
- About the Author: Nathan Schwartz-Salant (1938-2020) was a Jungian analyst in private practice.
- 228 Pages
- Psychology, Movements
- Series Name: Encountering Jung
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Illuminating selections from Jung's writings on alchemy and the transformation of the human spirit
The ancient practice of alchemy, which thrived in Europe until the seventeenth century, dealt with the phenomenon of transformation--not only of ore into gold but also of the self into Other. Through their work in the material realm, alchemists discovered personal rebirth as well as a linking between outer and inner dimensions. C. G. Jung first turned to alchemy for personal illumination in coping with trauma brought on by his break with Freud. Alchemical symbolism eventually suggested to Jung that there was a process in the unconscious, one that had a goal beyond discharging tension and hiding pain. In this book, Nathan Schwartz-Salant brings together key selections of Jung's writings on the subject. These writings expose us to Jung's fascinating reflections on the symbols of alchemy--such as the three-headed Mercurial dragon, hermaphrodites, and lions devouring the sun--and brings us closer to the spirit of his approach to the unconscious, closer than his purely scientific concepts often allow.From the Back Cover
Alchemical symbolism eventually suggested to Jung that there was a process in the unconscious, one that had a goal beyond discharging tension and hiding pain. In this book, Nathan Schwartz-Salant, a leading Jungian analyst with an interest in alchemy, brings together a key selection of Jung's writings on the subject. These writings expose us to Jung's fascinating reflections on the symbols of alchemy - such as the three-headed Mercurial dragon, hermaphrodites, and lions devouring the sun - and brings us closer to the spirit of his approach to the unconscious, closer than his purely scientific concepts would allow.About the Author
Nathan Schwartz-Salant (1938-2020) was a Jungian analyst in private practice. His books include The Mystery of Human Relationship: Alchemy and the Transformation of the Self and The Order-Disorder Paradox: Understanding the Hidden Side of Change in Self and Society.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 5.81 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .82 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 228
Genre: Psychology
Sub-Genre: Movements
Series Title: Encountering Jung
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: C G Jung
Language: English
Street Date: January 11, 1996
TCIN: 83595265
UPC: 9780691010977
Item Number (DPCI): 247-80-4671
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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