The Evolution of Consciousness through Depth Psychology

Theories of Jung, von Franz, Hillman, and Woodman for the Modern West

Vanessa Jankowski

• Publisher: Routledge
• Edition: 1
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Psychology
• Print ISBN:
  9781041140115
• Subtopic: Psychoanalysis
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040627013
• Index: Psychology

The Evolution of Consciousness through Depth Psychology examines the collective issues that must be addressed to gain an individuated consciousness, through the theories of depth psychology. It explores consciousness as a way to recognize the dynamics of an individual's psyche and the archetypal influences of the collective psyche within which they are set. It also presents a thorough examination of the works of C. G. Jung, Marie-Louise von Franz, James Hillman, and Marion Woodman, and the continued relevance of their scholarship for the 21st century. Through this, it goes on to describe how the modern West was plagued by disruptions to foundational archetypal pairs, such as psyche and matter, having false divides that prevent people from recognizing the wholeness of reality. Eventually, it focuses on the issues unique to the modern Western world and gives direction that aids in making the archetypal realm conscious. This book will be an interesting read for postgraduate and doctorate students of Jungian Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychology, Psychoanalytical Psychology, Archetypal Studies and Depth Psychology

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Endorsements Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction: Breaking with Tradition
• 1 A Depth Psychology Stance on Consciousness and the Unconscious
• 2 Depth Psychological Components Defined for the Theories of Evolving Consciousness
• 3 Soul and Archetypes: Critical Psychological Components for an Evolution
• 4 A Synthesis of the Four Theorists’ Perspectives on Evolving the Modern West's Consciousness
• 5 C. G. Jung: The Quadrant of the Spirit/Self as Force Creating Forms
• 6 Marie-Louise von Franz: Quadrant of the Cosmos as Archetypal Manifested Forms in Psyche and Matter
• 7 James Hillman: Quadrant of Soul and Anima Mundi
• 8 Marion Woodman: Quadrant of Embodiment
• 9 A Way Forward: Applications of Theories for Evolving Consciousness
• Glossary
• Index