--- product_id: 11780044 title: "The Origins and History of Consciousness (Princeton Classics)" price: "€ 48.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11780044-the-origins-and-history-of-consciousness-princeton-classics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Origins and History of Consciousness (Princeton Classics) **Price:** € 48.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Origins and History of Consciousness (Princeton Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 48.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11780044-the-origins-and-history-of-consciousness-princeton-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Origins and History of Consciousness draws on a full range of world mythology to show how individual consciousness undergoes the same archetypal stages of development as human consciousness as a whole. Erich Neumann was one of C. G. Jung's most creative students and a renowned practitioner of analytical psychology in his own right. In this influential book, Neumann shows how the stages begin and end with the symbol of the Uroboros, the tail-eating serpent. The intermediate stages are projected in the universal myths of the World Creation, Great Mother, Separation of the World Parents, Birth of the Hero, Slaying of the Dragon, Rescue of the Captive, and Transformation and Deification of the Hero. Throughout the sequence, the Hero is the evolving ego consciousness. Featuring a foreword by Jung, this Princeton Classics edition introduces a new generation of readers to this eloquent and enduring work. Review: A Book Needing Study - Neuman's ideas and book need considerable study, I think, not only to understand them but to assess them. I had considerable training in archetypal theory in literature, so I hesitated reading Neuman's book. However, Neuman's ideas came alive for me as I worked through the book. Indeed, there were days when I could not get his notions out of my head. I began to see their application everywhere throughout contemporary life. The book added dimensions to my awareness. It has also provided useful explanations to Buddhist teachings in Zen, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen for me. I found the writing difficult to read, sometimes. The writing repeats itself, but in different ways. What one reads in later chapters was often written in an earlier chapter. To be fair, though, that redundancy was helpful as there were some ideas / concepts that I still struggle with definitively--especially when I have to explain them to someone else outside of this field of study. Last, I disagree with reviews who claim that Neuman's book and ideas are dated or no longer applicable. That would be like claiming that the love of a mother for its child is dated and no longer applicable. I think such criticisms are unambiguous signs of a overly emphasized mental-rational point of view. If Neuman's ideas and book say anything, they work to show how much of the experience of life cannot be understood conceptually or rationally. Review: Carl Jung's life work - A difficult read, every paragraph is densely charged with information. That being said, it is a magnificent book, worth the read if you are into Jungian Psychology. Neumann manages to organize and systemise the rather chaotic teachings of Carl Jung, who was a genius, and very difficult to comprehend for his mind did not work in the manner of an ordinary man. Neumann's work is the best shot we mortals will get to understanding the genius of Carl Jung. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,240 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in Jungian Psychology (Books) #38 in Folklore & Mythology Studies #43 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 727 Reviews | ## Images ![The Origins and History of Consciousness (Princeton Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OK7GAgm1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book Needing Study *by M***N on October 16, 2011* Neuman's ideas and book need considerable study, I think, not only to understand them but to assess them. I had considerable training in archetypal theory in literature, so I hesitated reading Neuman's book. However, Neuman's ideas came alive for me as I worked through the book. Indeed, there were days when I could not get his notions out of my head. I began to see their application everywhere throughout contemporary life. The book added dimensions to my awareness. It has also provided useful explanations to Buddhist teachings in Zen, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen for me. I found the writing difficult to read, sometimes. The writing repeats itself, but in different ways. What one reads in later chapters was often written in an earlier chapter. To be fair, though, that redundancy was helpful as there were some ideas / concepts that I still struggle with definitively--especially when I have to explain them to someone else outside of this field of study. Last, I disagree with reviews who claim that Neuman's book and ideas are dated or no longer applicable. That would be like claiming that the love of a mother for its child is dated and no longer applicable. I think such criticisms are unambiguous signs of a overly emphasized mental-rational point of view. If Neuman's ideas and book say anything, they work to show how much of the experience of life cannot be understood conceptually or rationally. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carl Jung's life work *by J***O on February 7, 2020* A difficult read, every paragraph is densely charged with information. That being said, it is a magnificent book, worth the read if you are into Jungian Psychology. Neumann manages to organize and systemise the rather chaotic teachings of Carl Jung, who was a genius, and very difficult to comprehend for his mind did not work in the manner of an ordinary man. Neumann's work is the best shot we mortals will get to understanding the genius of Carl Jung. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book, it gives you a comprehensive and understandable ... *by N***S on February 19, 2018* A great book, it gives you a comprehensive and understandable rundown of the psychological archetypes and their significance in mythology. Take your time with the book, there's a lot of ground to cover if you're unfamiliar with Jungian psychology. It will probably be a lot to take in though it is an undoubtedly fun ride. Also for whatever it's worth, if you're a fan of Jordan Peterson this book would be invaluable to you if you want to understand what he's actually saying when he talks of the archetypal stories and their significance. Though as always, don't let your excitement over these concepts stop you from being mindful that there's always another perspective. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11780044-the-origins-and-history-of-consciousness-princeton-classics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11780044-the-origins-and-history-of-consciousness-princeton-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-11-13*