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.