The descent of the soul and the archaic katábasis and depth psychology / edited by Paul Bishop, Terence Dawson, Leslie Gardner.
| Other author | Bishop, Paul, 1967- |
| Other author | Dawson, Terence. |
| Other author | Gardner, Leslie, 1949- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 1 Edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Routledge, 2023. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "The Descent of the Soul and the Archaic explores the motif of kátabasis (a "descent" into an imaginal underworld) and the importance it held for writers from antiquity to the present, with an emphasis on its place in psychoanalytic theory. This collection of chapters builds on Jung's insights into katabasis and nekyia as models for deep self-descent and the healing process which follows. The contributors explore ancient and modern notions of the self, as obtained through a "descent" to a deeper level of imaginal experience. With an awareness of the difficulties of applying contemporary psychological precepts to ancient times, the contributors explore various modes of self-formation as a process of discovery. Presented in three parts, the chapters assess contexts and texts, goddesses, and theoretical alternatives. This book will be of interest to scholars and analysts working in wide-ranging fields, including classical studies, all schools of psychoanalysis, especially Jung's, and postmodern thought, especially the philosophy of Deleuze"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022014938 |
| ISBN | 9780367514983 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367515010 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |