Walter Boechat
The Red Book of C.G. Jung: A Journey into Unknown Depths
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782204510
- author:
- Walter Boechat
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Karnac Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 15 x 1.3 x 22.6 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Methodology, Walter Boechat,The Red Book of C.G. Jung: A Journey into Unknown Depths,Karnac Books,1782204512,Psychology: Professional & General,Movements - Jungian,Research & Methodology,Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Red Book of C. G. Jung: A Journey Into Unknown Depths by Walter Boechat Jung's The Red Book is a complex and multifaceted work, born from the author's personal journey of self-discovery and individuation. This volume explores some of its key aspects and their significance for understanding Jung's life and work. Contrary to popular perception, The Red Book was not a response to a midlife crisis, but rather an expression of Jung's unconscious symbolism and his ongoing process of integration. Symbols from the book can be traced back to Jung's childhood, reflecting both his past experiences and his future aspirations. This dual nature of The Red Book is reflected in its structure, with elements of both past and present intertwined. The Red Book offers a unique insight into Jung's work and its relevance to modern analytical psychology and psychotherapy. By examining the book's composition and reception, we can also explore the broader cultural context in which it was written, including the paradigm crisis in science and the phantasy of millenarianism that characterized Europe during World War One.