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The Black Sun: The Alchemy and Art of Darkness (Volume 10) (Carolyn and Ernest Fay Series in Analytical Psychology),New
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Also available in an openaccess, fulltext edition at http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/86080The black sun, an agesold image of the darkness in individual lives and in life itself, has not been treated hospitably in the modern world. Modern psychology has seen darkness primarily as a negative force, something to move through and beyond, but it actually has an intrinsic importance to the human psyche. In this book, Jungian analyst Stanton Marlan reexamines the paradoxical image of the black sun and the meaning of darkness in Western culture.In the image of the black sun, Marlan finds the hint of a darkness that shines. He draws upon his clinical experiencesand on a wide range of literature and art, including Goethes Faust, Dantes Inferno, the black art of Rothko and Reinhardtto explore the influence of light and shadow on the fundamental structures of modern thought as well as the contemporary practice of analysis. He shows that the black sun accompanies not only the most negative of psychic experiences but also the most sublime, resonating with the mystical experience of negative theology, the Kabbalah, the Buddhist notions of the void, and the black light of the Sufi Mystics.An important contribution to the understanding of alchemical psychology, this book draws on a postmodern sensibility to develop an original understanding of the black sun. It offers insight into modernity, the act of imagination, and the work of analysis in understanding depression, trauma, and transformation of the soul. Marlans original reflections help us to explore the unknown darkness conventionally called the Self.The image of Kali appearing in the color insert following page 44 is Maitreya Bowen, reproduced with her permission,maitreyabowen@yahoo.com.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Black Sun'? A: The main theme of 'The Black Sun' revolves around the exploration of darkness in the human psyche and its intrinsic importance, rather than viewing it solely as a negative force.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Black Sun' is Stanton Marlan, a Jungian analyst.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the significance of darkness, the act of imagination, and the psychological processes involved in understanding trauma and transformation.
- Q: Is 'The Black Sun' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'The Black Sun' is available in paperback format and also has an open-access, full-text edition available online.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Black Sun' contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Black Sun'? A: 'The Black Sun' was published on May 8, 2008.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: Yes, there is an image of Kali included in a color insert following page 44, reproduced with the permission of the artist.
- Q: What genre does 'The Black Sun' belong to? A: 'The Black Sun' falls under the genre of Psychoanalysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to analytical psychology? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights that can be appreciated by both newcomers and those familiar with analytical psychology.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Black Sun'? A: 'The Black Sun' is available in a paperback binding.