Egypt's Legacy: The Archetypes of Western Civilization 3000-30 BC

by Michael Rice

Book Overview

Drawing on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of Western civilisation, Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian civilization.

Jung claimed that there exist certain psychological drives dormant in our shared unconscious: these are the archetypes. From the omnipotent god to the idea of the nation state, the formulation of most of these archetypes is owed to ancient Egypt.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415268761
• ISBN13: 9780415268769
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 233 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"