C.J. Jung's work in his later years suggested that the seemingly divergent sciences of psychology and modern physics might, in fact, be approaching a unified world model in which the dualism of matter and psyche would be resolved. Jung believed that the natural numbers are the archetypal patterns that regulate the unitary realm of psyche and matter, and that number serves as a special instrument for man's becoming conscious of this unity. In Number and Time, Marie-Louise von Franz explores Jung's hypothesis. Her discussions of the theory of number draw on a wealth of material from eastern philosophy, ethnology, archaeology, and mythology, as well as natural sciences and mathematics. The book includes explorations of the psychological aspects of mathematics, a discussion of number as a psychophysical energy pattern, and a description of mandalas (structures of the unconscious in mathematically symmetrical patterns similar to models in western physical science). In addition, Dr. von Franz develops Jung's concept of synchronicity, the causal relation between meaningful coincidental events, and relates it to the theory of divination. Number and Time is a piece of original scholarship which introduces a view of how 'mind' connects with 'matter' at the most fundamental level.

Number and time: Reflections leading towards a unification of psychology and physics

Politics & Social Sciences

Von Franz, Marie-Louise

Philosophy

Rider & Company

Describes the dreams of dying patients and others near death, and interprets them in light of the Jungian archetypes of aging and death and the symbolism of ancient Egyptian rituals and Western alchemical traditions

On Dreams and Death

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Shambhala

The Holy Grail and its quest is a legend that has had a powerful impact on our civilization and culture. The Grail itself is an ancient Celtic symbol of plenty as well as a Christian symbol of redemption and eternal life, the chalice that caught the blood of the crucified Christ. The story of the Grail sheds profound light on man's search for the supreme value of life, for that which makes life most meaningful.
 Writing in a clear and readable style, two leading women of the Jungian school of psychology present this legend as a living myth that is profoundly relevant to modern life. We encounter such universal figures as the Fool (the naive young Perceval), the Wise Old Man (the Hermit Gornemanz), the Virgin Maiden (Blancheflor), the Loathly Damsel, and such important themes as the Waste Land, the Trinity, and the vessel of the Grail. Weaving together narrative and interpretation, the authors show us how the legend reflects not only fundamental human problems but also the dramatic psychic events that form the background of our Christian culture. Emma Jung--analyst, writer, and wife of the famous psychologist C. G. Jung--researched and worked on this book for thirty years, until her death in 1955. Marie-Louise von Franz, also eminent in the field of depth psychology, completed the project.

The Grail Legend

Literature & Fiction

Jung, Emma

British & Irish

Princeton University Press

Aurora Consurgens (Bollingen Series, 406)

Reference

C. G. Jung's work in his later years suggested that the seemingly divergent sciences of psychology and modern physics might, in fact, be approaching a unified world model in which the dualism of matter and psyche would be resolved. Jung believed that the natural integers are the archetypal patterns that regulate the unitary realm of psyche and matter, and that number serves as a special instrument for man's becoming conscious of this unity. Writen in a clear style and replete with illustrations which help make the mathematical ideas visible, Number and Time is a piece of original scholarship which introduces a view of how "mind" connects with "matter" at the most fundamental level.

Number and Time: Reflections Leading Toward a Unification of Depth Psychology and Physics

Religion & Spirituality

Northwestern University Press

Describes the dreams of dying patients and others near death, and interprets them in light of the Jungian archetypes of aging and death and the symbolism of ancient Egyptian rituals and Western alchemical traditions

Science & Math

Behavioral Sciences

On Dreams & Death

Self-Help

"Today there is much discussion of the liberation of women," writes Marie-Louise von Franz, "but it is sometimes overlooked that this can only succeed if there is a change in men as well. Just as women have to overcome the patriarchal tyrant in their own souls, men have to liberate and differentiate their inner femininity. Only then will a better relationship of the sexes be possible." It is this timely theme that Dr. von Franz explores in her psychological study of a classic work of the second century, The Golden Ass by Apuleius of Madaura. The novel recounts the adventures of a young Roman who is transformed into an ass and eventually finds spiritual renewal through initiation into the Isis mysteries. With its many tales within a tale (including the celebrated story of Psyche and Eros), the text as interpreted by Dr. von Franz is a rich source of insights, anecdotes, and scholarly amplification.

Golden Ass of Apuleius

In this book, an eminent Jungian psychologist examines the recurring motifs that appear in creation myths from around the world and shows what they teach us about the mysteries of creativity, the cycles of renewal in human life, and the birth of consciousness in the individual psyche.

Creation Myths

Examines how feminine images are revealed in fairy tales of German, Russian, Scandinavian, and Eskimo origin, and discusses archetypes and symbolic themes in fairy tales and their insights into the psychology of women

The Feminine in Fairy Tales

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Number and time: Reflections leading towards a unification of psychology and physics

On Dreams and Death

The Grail Legend

Aurora Consurgens (Bollingen Series, 406)

Number and Time: Reflections Leading Toward a Unification of Depth Psychology and Physics

On Dreams and Death

On Dreams & Death

Golden Ass of Apuleius

Creation Myths

The Feminine in Fairy Tales