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Alchemical dragons: Winnicott's reaching towards the objective psyche
1Stratford upon Avon, UK.
The Journal of Analytical Psychology
|November 10, 2021
Summary
This study explores Michael Maier
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- History of Science
Background:
- Explores Winnicott's engagement with Jungian psychology.
- Builds upon previous research by the author (2011, 2015, 2016).
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the alchemical imagery in Michael Maier's "Atalanta Fugiens" (1617).
- To interpret this imagery using Matte Blanco's theory of bi-logic.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of alchemical imagery.
- Application of Matte Blanco's bi-logical framework.
- Integration of psychoanalytic and historical perspectives.
Main Results:
- Identifies key alchemical symbols in "Atalanta Fugiens".
- Demonstrates the relevance of bi-logic in understanding complex symbolic systems.
- Highlights potential connections between alchemical symbolism and psychoanalytic concepts.
Conclusions:
- Matte Blanco's bi-logic offers a novel lens for interpreting alchemical imagery.
- The study bridges psychoanalytic theory with the history of alchemy.
- Further research can explore Winnicott-Jung connections through alchemical symbolism.
Keywords:
AlchemieBi-LogikDissoziationDrachenJungMaierMatte BlancoWinnicottalchemyalchimiaalchimiealquimiabi-logicbi-logicabi-logiquebi-lógicadisociacióndissociationdissociazionedragonesdragonidragonsinconscient non-refouléinconsciente no-reprimidoinconscio non rimossonicht unterdrücktes Unbewußtesunrepressed unconsciousВинникотМайерМатте БланкоЮнгалхимияби-логикадиссоциациядраконыневытеснененное бессознательное二值逻辑分裂未受压制的无意识温尼克特炼金术荣格迈尔马克布兰考龙More Related Videos
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