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The modern world has witnessed a dramatic breakthrough of the dark, negative forces of human nature. The "old ethic," which pursued an illusory perfection by repressing the dark side, has lost its power to deal with contemporary problems. Erich Neumann was convinced that the deadliest peril now confronting humanity lay in the "scapegoat" psychology associated with the old ethic. We are in the grip of this psychology when we project our own dark shadow onto an individual or group identified as our "enemy," failing to see it in ourselves. The only effective alternative to this dangerous shadow projection is shadow recognition, acknowledgement, and integration into the totality of the self. Wholeness, not perfection, is the goal of the new ethic.

Contains essays that reveal a concern about the one-sidedness of patriarchal Western civilization. They discuss the psychological stages of woman's development, the moon and matriarchal consciousness, Mozart's Magic Flute, the meaning of the earth archetype for modern times, and the fear of the feminine.

The Origins and History of Consciousness draws on a full range of world mythology to show how individual consciousness undergoes the same archetypal stages of development as human consciousness as a whole. Erich Neumann was one of C. G. Jung's most creative students and a renowned practitioner of analytical psychology in his own right. In this influential book, Neumann shows how the stages begin and end with the symbol of the Uroboros, the tail-eating serpent. The intermediate stages are projected in the universal myths of the World Creation, Great Mother, Separation of the World Parents, Birth of the Hero, Slaying of the Dragon, Rescue of the Captive, and Transformation and Deification of the Hero. Throughout the sequence, the Hero is the evolving ego consciousness. Featuring a foreword by Jung, this Princeton Classics edition introduces a new generation of readers to this eloquent and enduring work.

Loving & nurturing or hostile & devouring, the Great Mother is explored as a primordial image of the human psyche in this landmark book by renowned analytical psychologist Erich Neumann. Here he examines how this archetype has been outwardly expressed in many cultures & periods since prehistory drawing in ritual, mythology, art & records of dreams & fantasies.

Unfolding the spiritual and mythical background of the pagan narrative, this book shows how the contest between the mortal maid Psyche and the great goddess Aphrodite over the god Amor yields insights into the psychic life of women.

In 1934, Erich Neumann, a prominent disciple of Carl Gustav Jung, explores the depths of psychological development and the evolution of consciousness. The book delves into Jungian concepts, emphasizing the interplay between the individual psyche and cultural evolution. Neumann's insights into the transformative journey of the self highlight the significance of myth and archetype in understanding human experience, ultimately offering a profound perspective on personal and collective growth.

The first volume of this previously unpublished work by Erich Neumann presents a fully annotated exploration of his philosophical and psychological insights developed between 1934 and 1940. Written during his early years as a disciple of Jung after fleeing Berlin for Tel Aviv, the text reflects Neumann's evolving thoughts and contributions to depth psychology. This significant work offers a unique perspective on the intersection of philosophy and psychology during a tumultuous period in history.

Exploring the intersection of analytical psychology with literature and art, this collection of essays by a prominent student of C. G. Jung delves into profound connections that reveal the psychological underpinnings of creative expression. The work highlights how Jungian concepts can enhance our understanding of artistic endeavors, offering fresh insights into both psychological theory and the artistic process.

The second volume of this previously unpublished work by Erich Neumann, a philosopher and physician influenced by Jung, offers a fully annotated exploration of his thoughts developed between 1940 and 1945. Written during his exile in Tel Aviv after fleeing Berlin, this volume reflects Neumann's intellectual journey and insights shaped by the tumultuous historical context of World War Two. It provides a deeper understanding of his philosophical perspectives and contributions to psychology.