Luigi Zoja is an Italian psychoanalyst and writer whose work connects contemporary psychological and social issues with timeless archetypal patterns. His research focuses on themes such as addiction, limitless consumption, the absence of the father figure, and political hatred, placing them within the context of ancient myths and classical literature. Zoja is known for his profound insights into the human psyche, earning him the description 'anthropological psychologist.' His work, valued for its erudition and breadth, is translated into numerous languages, offering readers a fresh perspective on the complex challenges of modern times.
The book delves into the impact of father absence on children globally, exploring the underlying reasons for this phenomenon. Luigi Zoja examines how growing up without fathers contributes to various social and psychological issues, offering insights into the broader implications for society. This revised edition includes a new preface that enhances the discussion of these critical themes.
Focusing on the interplay between ethics and personal decision-making, this work examines the ethical frameworks of Immanuel Kant and Max Weber in the context of therapeutic relationships. It explores how these principles can be applied to the foundational psychoanalytical cases presented by Freud and Jung, offering a unique perspective on the ethical dimensions of psychoanalysis. Through this analysis, the book highlights the relevance of ethical considerations in therapeutic practices.
Luigi Zoja argues that the pervasive abuse of drugs in our society can in large part be ascribed to a resurgence of the collective need for initiation and initiatory structures: a longing for something sacred underlies our culture's manic drive toward excessive consumption. In a society without ritual, the drug addict seeks not so much the thrill of a high as the satisfaction of an inner need for a participation mystique in the dominant religion of our times: consumerism.
Seldom has an event in the world had such pervasive and all-encompassing effect as the brutal terrorist attacks on New York and Washington in September, 2001. Has our world become a different place as a result? If so, in what ways? What might a psychotherapist of depth psychologist perceive in the eruption of shocking contents?
The book delves into the historical and contemporary implications of paranoia, exploring its contagious nature and self-replicating dynamics. Through a range of examples, including figures like Ajax, Othello, and political leaders such as Hitler and Bush, the author illustrates how paranoia has influenced actions and events throughout history. Zoja's analysis offers a thought-provoking examination of the psychological and societal impacts of paranoia, revealing its pervasive role in shaping human behavior and cultural narratives.
Symbolic and Clinical Approaches in Theory and Practiceedited by Luigi Zoja and Robert HinshawThis handsome volume, drawn from the Ninth International Congress of Analytical Psychology in Jerusalem, contains contributions reflecting on the meaning and significance of contemporary analytical work from 25 prominent Jungian analysts from around the world. Among the authors are Alfred Ziegler and Adolph Guggenbühl-Craig from Zürich, Rafael López-Pedraza from Caracas, and Aldo Carotenuto from Rome.Also available:San Francisco 1980Money, Food, Drink and Fashion, and Analytic TrainingProceedings of the 8th International Congress of the International Association for Analytical Psychology, edited by John BeebeThese proceedings from the 1980 San Francisco Congress of the IAAP have long been unavailable. Now a few last copies have been found and will be offered either singly or as a part of a package discount.From the Contents: A Contribution to Soul and Money by James Hillman; Projections: Soul and Money by Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig; The Training of Shadow and The Shadow of Training by Patricia Berry;The Hydrolith: On Drinking and Dryness in Archetypal Medicine by Alfred Ziegler; Fragmentary Vision: A Central Training Aim by Andrew Samuels; The Concealed Body Language of Anorexia Nervosa by Bani Shorter.ISBN 3-87089-304-4
Ein neues Verständnis der Drogensucht
Es ist nur schwer möglich, einem Alkohol- und Drogensüchtigen zu seelischer Heilung zu verhelfen, was etwas anderes ist als eine Entziehung. Dr. Zoja nennt als Grund dafür das religiöse Element, das in jeder Drogensucht eine Rolle spielt, aber unbewußt bleibt.
