Reconciling psyche and soma: The drama of the human soul.
A Review of
Madness and Creativity
by Ann Belford Ulanov
Reviewed by Maureen Lumley
Abstract
Reviews the book, Madness and Creativity by Ann Belford Ulanov (see record 2013-04122-000). In this small and densely packed volume, Ulanov tackles two of the most confounding mysteries of life—madness and creativity. She demonstrates how creativity often hinges on madness, thereby illustrating a seminal insight gained by Jung (2009). Anyone interested in deepening his or her understanding of analytical psychology will appreciate this book, for it demonstrates that when the unconscious and conscious are brought together, a third thing arises from the union in the form of a new attitude or a solution to the problem. This coming together of the conscious and unconscious is what Jung referred to as the transcendent function, which is one of the central tenets of Jungian thought. In providing a touching account of the inner conflict and existential angst that human beings have wrestled with for centuries, this book offers a new psychological viewpoint. Therefore, anyone interested in gaining deeper insight into soul life and the madness associated with loss of soul, such as those in the priesthood or helping professions, will find this volume engaging and enlightening. Artists, poets, writers, and philosophers, likewise, would find their work deepened and expanded by this profound glimpse into the infinitely varied drama of the human soul. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved)
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0035255
Madness and Creativity
by Ann Belford Ulanov
Reviewed by Maureen Lumley
Abstract
Reviews the book, Madness and Creativity by Ann Belford Ulanov (see record 2013-04122-000). In this small and densely packed volume, Ulanov tackles two of the most confounding mysteries of life—madness and creativity. She demonstrates how creativity often hinges on madness, thereby illustrating a seminal insight gained by Jung (2009). Anyone interested in deepening his or her understanding of analytical psychology will appreciate this book, for it demonstrates that when the unconscious and conscious are brought together, a third thing arises from the union in the form of a new attitude or a solution to the problem. This coming together of the conscious and unconscious is what Jung referred to as the transcendent function, which is one of the central tenets of Jungian thought. In providing a touching account of the inner conflict and existential angst that human beings have wrestled with for centuries, this book offers a new psychological viewpoint. Therefore, anyone interested in gaining deeper insight into soul life and the madness associated with loss of soul, such as those in the priesthood or helping professions, will find this volume engaging and enlightening. Artists, poets, writers, and philosophers, likewise, would find their work deepened and expanded by this profound glimpse into the infinitely varied drama of the human soul. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved)
To purchase this review from the American Psychological Association PsycNet, by Maureen Lumley please follow the link:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0035255