Erich Neumann Books

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.

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.

Focusing on creativity, Erich Neumann's third volume of essays draws from a diverse range of figures, including artists and scientists, to explore the nature of human creativity. Neumann expands Jungian psychology by introducing the concept of "unitary reality" and redefining archetypes. He argues that humanity's ability to recognize its creative potential is crucial for overcoming its self-destructive tendencies. The six essays, originally lectures from the Eranos Conferences, delve into the psyche's role in creation and the significance of meaning and peace in life.

Il famoso commento psicologico del grande analista junghiano alla celeberrima favola di Apuleio, Amore e Psiche. Con pochi tratti Neumann illumina di luce folgorante insospettati recessi della psiche umana. È un classico che non può mancare al patrimonio di qualsiasi uomo colto. La famosa favola di Apuleio è l'oggetto e il modello del saggio di Neumann sulla psicologia del femminile. [...] Con Psiche nasce un nuovo principio d'amore in cui l'incontro tra il maschile e il femminile diventa il fondamento dell'individuazione. Con l'azione di Psiche fanno la comparsa nel mondo dolore, colpa e solitudine, le sofferenze legate all'individuazione.

Pojęcie 'Wielkiej Matki' jako częściowego aspektu 'Wielkiej Kobiecości' to dość późna abstrakcja, która pojawiła się w chwili, gdy już istniała rozwinięta świadomość spekulatywna. Określenie Wielkiej Kobiecości mianem 'Magna Mater' pojawiło się zatem względnie późno w historii ludzkości, ale sam kult tej postaci i tworzenie jej przedstawień plastycznych wyprzedzają pojawienie się tego terminu o dziesiątki tysięcy lat.