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Aion

Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self

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By: C. G. Jung
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Aion is one of the major works of C.G. Jung's later years.

The title comes from the Greek word for aeon or age and refers to the age of Christianity, for, in Aion, Jung is concerned with the collective psychic development that the Christian era represents. How did it come about when it did? What psychic change did it represent? In exploring these questions, Jung (1875-1961) draws upon Christian symbolism and, in particular, the figure of Christ as a case study in the archetype of the Self.

The book begins with an account of the important concepts of the ego, the shadow and the anima/animus (here referred to as the syzygy). Jung then continues with his exploration of the Self archetype as represented through Christian symbolism and the figure of Christ. In particular, a discussion and critique of the Christian view of evil is provided. The symbolism of the fish, which recurs as a symbol of both Christ and of the devil, is examined in detail and a wide range of alchemical, pagan and gnostic material is drawn upon. The final chapter of the book proposes a model for the structure of the Self.

Aion is one of the most important volumes of the Collected Works and complements The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious. Translated by R. F. C.Hull.©1959 Bollingen Foundation Inc (P)2022 Ukemi Productions Ltd Mental Health Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality Metaphysical
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Depth psychology at its best. Well worth the time it takes to grasp the breadth of the concepts set out.

Thought provoking and well narrated

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This is one of the best explanations of Jung’s ideas, combined with demonstrations of how symbolic orders are formed and interact.

Such a Good Explanation of Jung’s Ideas

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I have already started listening to this a second time. It's a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of symbols in religious traditions, focusing particularly on that of the fish.

What a pleasure to hear this narration, with even pace and tone, and correct pronunciation (as opposed to the genuinely abysmal stumbling over words and mispronunciations by (mostly) American readers that I've been subjected to on Audible recently).

Fascinating introduction to Jung

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THIS is the most marvellous and in-depth multilevel journey from my favourite author 💯🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 absolute reccomeded

loved it 💯

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Jung is absolutely brilliant, I rate this book a 3, purely because it is absolutely complex. It takes more than one read to grasp the concepts he explores. As the reader, I suppose it's due to my own lack of understanding and not the content itself. I understand Jung better through Jordan Petersons interpretations.

Paradise

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