Anatomy of the Psyche: Alchemical Symbolism in Psychotherapy

Reality of the Psyche Series

By: Edward F. Edinger

Narrated by: James Killavey

Anatomy of the Psyche is an empirical study by a distinguished Jungian analyst and author presenting case material and related examples from alchemy that throws new light on basic patterns of growing consciousness. Edward F. Edinger draws upon his long experience as a practicing psychotherapist and on his extensive knowledge of religion and myth to peel away the accidental and the insignificant to clarify the objective aspects of the psychotherapeutic process.

"This is a significant amplification and extension of Jung's work." (Psychological Perspectives)

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Worth returning to….

The narration was a bit mechanical, but otherwise a treasure trove of psychological understanding pertaining to the alchemical nature of the psyche. Definitely worth an attentive listen, perhaps multiple times. Many gems to uncover here, especially if you can envision the processes through mental imagery as you go along.

Total Wisdom

Many uncertainties but feeling that it is completely true. Multiplicity of great thinkers quotes appears to confirm that the reader is now experiencing truth but has to unwind the quotes and distill each of them. A never ending work- opus minded.

Worth listening to thrice....

Treasure trove of occultism. Was not expecting much cause I think an algorithm or something AI'ish recommended me this. Will most likely have to reingest this at another time. Good book throughout.....

Exactly the pulp I was thirsting for!

It is a perfect meeting of contexts. psychology, theology, philosophy, mythology, and natural sciences. The book provides enough examples of each process (either by metaphor or direct citation) to allow one to soak in the essence without it becoming redundant or tedious. I have found this book inspiring both in the context of being an anchor for psychological imagery and development, and as a rich store house of images for literary themes as well.

Enjoyable for me.

I have listened to this twice back to back I got a lot out of it as I am deeply interested in this topic, will have to listen to it more. If into Jung and alchemy then it is worth a listen, narration is good as well, normally for books like this it doesn't quite work being read by someone besides the author, but he did good with it.