Mysterium Coniunctionis
Mysterium Coniunctionis
Carl Jung
Jordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
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Mysterium Coniunctionis

Mysterium Coniunctionis

Carl Jung
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Carl Jung
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In the twilight of his life, Carl Jung embarked on a journey to illuminate the darkest recesses of the human psyche, culminating in his magnum opus, "Mysterium Coniunctionis." This monumental work delves into the arcane world of alchemy, drawing parallels between ancient practices and the transformative processes of the unconscious mind. Jung navigates through the labyrinth of symbols and metaphors, guiding the reader towards a profound understanding of the confluence where opposites merge—light with shadow, conscious with unconscious, masculine with feminine. It is here, in the sacred alchemical marriage, that Jung posits the potential for wholeness and individuation, a journey towards the self that is as intricate as it is enlightening. Beyond its scholarly exploration, "Mysterium Coniunctionis" stands as a testament to Jung's enduring legacy in the realm of depth psychology. With meticulous analysis and poetic sensitivity, he crafts a narrative that is both a map and a mirror, reflecting the universal quest for meaning and connection in the human experience. This work is not merely an academic treatise but a beacon for those daring enough to explore the depths of their own being, offering insights that resonate with the soul's longing for reconciliation and unity. Through Jung's eyes, we are invited to witness the alchemy of the psyche, an inner transformation as mysterious and profound as the very mysteries it seeks to unravel.

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Released
1956
1 Jan
Length
744
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Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Only man as an individual human being lives; the state is just a system, a mere machine for sorting and tabulating the masses. Anyone, therefore, who thinks in terms of men minus the individual, in huge numbers, atomizes himself and becomes a thief and a robber to himself. He is infected with the leprosy of collective thinking and has become an inmate of that insalubrious stud-farm called the totalitarian State. Our
— Carl Jung, Mysterium Coniunctionis

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