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.

• | Author: Marie-Louise Von Franz
• | Publisher: Shambhala
• | Publication Date: Feb 16, 1999
• | Number of Pages: 416 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1570624267
• | ISBN-13: 9781570624261