Jung and the Alchemical Imagination by Jeffrey Raff (English) Paperback Book

Description: Jung and the Alchemical Imagination by Jeffrey Raff Reversing previous approaches, this book uses alchemy to understand Jung, rather than vice versa, illustrating the spiritual nature of his thought and its debt to esoteric religion. The three cornerstones - the self, the transcendent function and active imagination - are interpreted in this way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jung and the Alchemical Imagination illustrates the spiritual nature of Jungian psychology and the debt it owes to the tradition of esoteric religion. Unlike other books on Jung and alchemy which contain a psychological interpretation of alchemical material, this work uses alchemy to understand the three cornerstones of Jungian spirituality--the self, the transcendent function, and active imagination. Through the interpretation of alchemical imagery, Raff explains the nature of these three concepts and illustrates how together they form a new model of contemporary Western spirituality. This book is also unique in selecting alchemical texts for analysis that are relatively unknown and which, for the most part, have never been interpreted. In addition, he presents two new concepts--the ally and the psychoid realm. Through the addition of these ideas, and the new understanding that they offer, it is possible to apply alchemical imagery to transpsychic experience/ that is, to a world of spirits which may not be reduced to psychological concepts. By including this realm in the study of alchemy and Jungian thought, it is possible to gain insights into the nature of visionary and ecstatic experiences that form part of the path of individuation--the road to completion. Author Biography Jeffrey Raff received his B.A. from Bates College, a Masters in Psychology from the New School for Social Research, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the Union Graduate School. He graduated as a diplomate from the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich. He has had a private practice in Littleton, Colorado, since 1976, and teaches classes, seminars, and workshops on Jungian psychology and alchemy all over the country. Review "Jeffrey Raff uses his own experience as an analyst to courageously move out on his own. He outlines a form of spirituality based in part upon active imagination and in part upon the reinterpretation of little known alchemical texts. Using ancient Western traditions, Raff calls us back to our innermost selves, to connection with mysticism and the divine." --Arnold Mindell, author of The Quantum Mind-- "Reviews" Long Description Jung and the Alchemical Imagination illustrates the spiritual nature of Jungian psychology and the debt it owes to the tradition of esoteric religion. Unlike other books on Jung and alchemy which contain a psychological interpretation of alchemical material, this work uses alchemy to understand the three cornerstones of Jungian spirituality--the self, the transcendent function, and active imagination. Through the interpretation of alchemical imagery, Raff explains the nature of these three concepts and illustrates how together they form a new model of contemporary Western spirituality. This book is also unique in selecting alchemical texts for analysis that are relatively unknown and which, for the most part, have never been interpreted. In addition, he presents two new concepts--the ally and the psychoid realm. Through the addition of these ideas, and the new understanding that they offer, it is possible to apply alchemical imagery to transpsychic experience/ that is, to a world of spirits which may not be reduced to psychological concepts. By including this realm in the study of alchemy and Jungian thought, it is possible to gain insights into the nature of visionary and ecstatic experiences that form part of the path of individuation--the road to completion. Review Quote "With loving attention to rare alchemical texts, the author poignantly expands key Jungian concepts to offer a useful and modern transformative." --Clarissa Pinkola Estes Details ISBN0892540451 Author Jeffrey Raff Short Title JUNG & THE ALCHEMICAL IMAGINAT Series Jung on the Hudson Book Series Language English ISBN-10 0892540451 ISBN-13 9780892540457 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. Place of Publication York Beach Country of Publication United States Illustrations 23 illustrations Residence US Birth 1946 Affiliation Jeffrey Raff DOI 10.1604/9780892540457 UK Release Date 2004-07-08 NZ Release Date 2004-07-08 US Release Date 2004-07-08 Pages 304 Publisher Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-07-08 DEWEY 150.1954 Audience General AU Release Date 2000-12-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136592639;

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