Ariadne's Clue by Anthony Stevens
Symbolism is the most powerful and ancient means of communication available to humankind. The meaning of symbols has long been debated among philosophers, antiquarians, theologians, and, more recently, anthropologists and psychologists. This work explores the nature of symbols and explains how and why we create the symbols we do.
"This is a fascinating book, packed with ideas and out-of-the-way information.. a thesaurus of symbols. [Stevens] aim[s] to provide clues to the origin, meaning, and development of some of the most common symbols and, like Ariadne's thread, to trace connections between different parts of what seems like an impenetrable maze."--John Habgood, The Times Higher Education Supplement "What sets this book apart from many others ... is Stevens's viewpoint. He approaches symbols as an evolutionary psychologist ... one who seeks to understand the biological reasons underlying our symbols... [This] would be of interest to anyone who tries to understand themselves, whether they do it by biology, psychology, astrology, or tarot. The symbols are always there."--David Smillie, Discovery Channel "One need not be a Jungian to appreciate this fine book both as a reference and a contemporary introduction to symbolism. A brilliant integration of psychological archetypes with Darwinian theory... Stevens presents vast learning easily and precisely in prose that is at once calm and exciting... [A] standard--if not the standard--in the field; essential for most libraries."--Library Journal (starred review)
Anthony Stevens has worked as a Jungian analyst and psychiatrist for the past thirty years. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford and, in addition to his medical degree, he has two degrees in psychology. His previous books include Archetype: A Natural History of the Self, The Roots of War, On Jung, The Two-Million-Year-Old Self, Jung, Private Myths: Dreams and Dreaming, and, with John Price, Evolutionary Psychiatry: A New Beginning.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691086613 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691086613 |
| Title | Ariadne's Clue |
| Author | Anthony Stevens |
| Series | Bollingen Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2001-04-22 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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