Works by Carl Jung (Study Guide): Psychology and Alchemy, Red Book, Carl Jung Publications, Memories, Dreams, Reflections

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This is nonfiction commentary. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Psychology and Alchemy, Red Book, Carl Jung Publications, Memories, Dreams, Reflections, Seven Sermons to the Dead, the Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Psychological Types, Answer to Job, Man and His Symbols, Psychology of the Unconscious. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Psychology and Alchemy is the twelfth volume in the Princeton/Bollingen edition of the Collected Works of Carl Jung. In it Jung argues for a reevaluation of the symbolism of Alchemy as being intimately related to the psychoanalytical process. Using a cycle of dreams of one of his patients he shows how the symbols used by the Alchemists occur in the psyche as part of the reservoir of mythological images drawn upon by the individual in their dream states. Jung draws an analogy between the Great Work of the Alchemists and the process of reintegration and individuation of the psyche in the modern psychiatric patient. In drawing these parallels Jung reinforces the universal nature of his theory of the archetype and makes an impassioned argument for the importance of spirituality in the psychic health of the modern man. Lavishly illustrated with images, drawings and paintings from Alchemy and other mythological sources including Christianity the book is another example of Jung's immense erudition and fascination with the eso- and exoteric expressions of spirituality and the psyche in religion and mysticism. Influenced by pioneering work by Ethan Allen Hitchcock and Herbert Silberer (who was in turn influenced by Jung), Psychology and Alchemy is a seminal work of reevaluation of a forgotten system of thought which did much to revitalise interest in Alchemy as a serious force in Western philosophical and esoteric culture. Also interesting about this book is...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=747679

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Philosophy

40 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2010

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Reviews

[Cecilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the few western theorist who tried to bridge Eastern & Western gaps in terms of the inner and outer universe. I read every single one of his work when I was studying in Sweden. He is a marvel beyond the reductionist & ultimately limited visions of Freud. Jung's discussion on Mandala theories need to be read by anyone who wants to interact with the Far East. But the problem is that if you come from a binary style of thinking, you won't be able to understand his discussions, which is a shame for they are the ones who need Jung the most. lol. ceciliawyu.wordpress.com

[Thadd · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoughtful book about dreams. Carl Jung, one of the pioneers of Psychology, believed that each dream, an event filled with symbols, has its own meaning.

[Muhammad Khalil · Rating 5 out of 5]

jung's books changed my views of life & people.

[Zoli Zoli · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unfortunately this is not the “real” book written by C G jung; this is a book of 40 pages of Wikipedia articles related to its title: Works by Carl Jung Psychology and Alchemy, Red Book, Carl Jung Publications, Memories, Dreams, Reflections . The actual book written by C G Jung has over 600 pages: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
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[Botond Mecséri · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is outstanding how Jung approaches religion, gnosticism and psychology at the same time. I didn’t know how it would be in the same realm with each other but syncretism explained with the simultaneous psychoanalytical perspective was just way beyond my expectations. I was a layman in both topics before this book, but I bet it is an amazing read for someone who knows more about the subject aswell. It opened my eye for a lot of stuff so I will be reading some more Jung in the future because I like the way he writes and his open-minded view too.

[Mariè · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was like being in a dream floating and talking to god while both high af i loved it

[Shrikantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent and engaging book about Carl Jung's experiences in the development of that fine intellectual he is. His understanding of the philosophy of psychiatry and psychotherapy is worth meditating and contemplating on.
Many questions about his relationship with his mentor Sigmund Freud is well narrated. Freud's theory of sexuality being the crux of all mental illness is debunked in this book. Jung's argument is backed by meticulous research and anecdotes of his personal experiences.
Carl Jung can be regarded as one of the foremost and finest thinkers of the present world.