4.2.26 | Marie-Louise von Franz | C.G. Jung’s Rehabilitation of the Feeling Function in Our Civilization | Free Reading Discussion
This is the provocative, final lecture given in 1986 by Marie-Louise von Franz, a lifelong colleague of C. G. Jung and an accomplished scholar, teacher, analyst, and author. Her theme is Jung’s critique of twentieth century western culture for overvaluing the scientific method and rationalism at the expense of empathy and differentiated relatedness. She argues […]
3.5.26 | Marie-Louise von Franz | The Inferior Function | Free Reading Discussion
In this volume, two world-renowned psychologists, Marie-Louise von Franz and James Hillman, give detailed accounts of C.G. Jung’s personality types. In her essay, “The Inferior Function,” Marie-Louise von Franz shows the inferior shadow side of each of the eight kinds of typical functioning, while James Hillman differentiates in his essay, “The Feeling Function,” genuine feeling […]
11.6.25 | Marie-Louise von Franz | The Cat: A Tale of Feminine Redemption | Free Reading Discussion
The Cat is a Romanian fairy tale of some complexity and great charm. It is the story of a princess who at the age of 17 is bewitched-turned into a cat. She must remain in that form until an emperor’s son will come and cut off her head . . . . eventually a simple-minded […]
5.1.25 | Marie-Louise Von Franz | The Psychological Meaning of Redemption Motifs in Fairy Tales (Part II of II) Free Reading Discussion
Why are we often at odds with ourselves? What lies behind our conflicts and relationship problems? Have they any purpose? This book, originally a series of lectures at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, explores these issues and many others. It is unique in its demonstration of the significance of fairytales for an understanding of […]
4.3.25 | Marie-Louise Von Franz | The Psychological Meaning of Redemption Motifs in Fairy Tales(Free Reading Discussion)
Why are we often at odds with ourselves? What lies behind our conflicts and relationship problems? Have they any purpose? This book, originally a series of lectures at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, explores these issues and many others. It is unique in its demonstration of the significance of fairytales for an understanding of […]