Archetypal Dimensions of the Psyche

The chief disciple of C. G. Jung analyst Marie-Louise von Franz uses her vast knowledge of the world of myths fairy tales visions and dreams to examine expressions of the universal symbol of the Anthropos or Cosmic Man—a universal archetype that embodies humanity's personal as well as collective identity. She shows that the meaning of life—the realization of our fullest human potential which Jung called individuation—can only be found through a greater differentiation of consciousness by virtue of archetypes and that ultimately our future depends on relationships whether between the sexes or among nations races religions and political factions.