Psychology and Alchemy
Alchemy is central to Jung's hypothesis of the collective unconscious. In this volume he begins with an outline of the process and aims of psychotherapy, and then moves on to work out the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma and symbolism and his own understanding of the analytic process.

Introducing the basic concepts of alchemy, Jung reminds us of the dual nature of alchemy, comprising both the chemical process and a parallel mystical component. He also discusses the seemingly deliberate mystification of the alchemists. Finally, in using the alchemical process as providing insights into individuation, Jung emphasises the importance of alchemy in relating to us the transcendent nature of the psyche.

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Psychology and Alchemy
Alchemy is central to Jung's hypothesis of the collective unconscious. In this volume he begins with an outline of the process and aims of psychotherapy, and then moves on to work out the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma and symbolism and his own understanding of the analytic process.

Introducing the basic concepts of alchemy, Jung reminds us of the dual nature of alchemy, comprising both the chemical process and a parallel mystical component. He also discusses the seemingly deliberate mystification of the alchemists. Finally, in using the alchemical process as providing insights into individuation, Jung emphasises the importance of alchemy in relating to us the transcendent nature of the psyche.

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Psychology and Alchemy

Psychology and Alchemy

by Carl Jung
Psychology and Alchemy

Psychology and Alchemy

by Carl Jung

Overview

Alchemy is central to Jung's hypothesis of the collective unconscious. In this volume he begins with an outline of the process and aims of psychotherapy, and then moves on to work out the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma and symbolism and his own understanding of the analytic process.

Introducing the basic concepts of alchemy, Jung reminds us of the dual nature of alchemy, comprising both the chemical process and a parallel mystical component. He also discusses the seemingly deliberate mystification of the alchemists. Finally, in using the alchemical process as providing insights into individuation, Jung emphasises the importance of alchemy in relating to us the transcendent nature of the psyche.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415034524
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 12/31/1980
Series: Collected Works of C. G. Jung , #12
Edition description: New
Pages: 624
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist and psychologist who founded the school of analytical psychology. He was a prolific author, illustrator, and correspondent.

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction to the Religious and Psychological Problems of Alchemy; Part II Individual Dream Symbolism in Relation to Alchemy; pt2ch1 Introduction; pt2ch2 The Initial Dreams; pt2ch3 The Symbolism of The Mandala; Part III Religious Ideas in Alchemy; pt3ch1 Basic Concepts of Alchemy; pt3ch2 The Psychic Nature of the Alchemical Work; pt3ch3 The Work; pt3ch4 The Prima Materia; pt3ch5 The Lapis-Christ Parallel; pt3ch6 Alchemical Symbolism in the History of Religion
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