The Shadow and the Problem of Evil: Five Examinations

The Shadow And The Problem Of Evil: Five Examinations is a captivating and thought-provoking journey into the hidden recesses of the human psyche. Through a Jungian perspective, it offers insights into the nature of evil, the symbols that represent our shadows, and the profound impact of these hidden aspects on society and our ethical choices. It's a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the human condition and the challenges we face in the modern world.

Murray Stein's opening chapter, "The Shadow and the Problem of Evil," explores the fundamental question of the shadow's connection to evil and Mary Tomlinson introduces the intricate ways the shadow manifests symbolically in our psyche in "Symbols of Shadow and Evil."

"The Atom Bomb and the Collective Confrontation with Evil," examines how collective experiences, like the atomic bomb, force society to confront the shadow on a grand scale. "Paranoia: The Madness That Makes History" uncovers how paranoia shapes historical events.

In "The Shadow and the Search for a New Ethic" Henry Abramovitch and Stein ponder the ethical implications of recognizing and integrating the shadow into our lives. Brigitte Egger's final chapter, "Human Shadow Revealed by the Ecological Crisis," explores how the ecological crisis serves as a mirror, reflecting our collective shadow and calling for a profound reevaluation of our relationship with the environment.

Table of Contents

1. Murray Stein, "The Shadow and the Problem of Evil"

2. Mary Tomlinson, "Symbols of Shadow and Evil"

3. Valery Appleby, "The Atom Bomb and the Collective Confrontation with Evil"

4. Luigi Zoja, with Leonard Cruz, "Paranoia: The Madness That Makes History"

5. Henry Abramovitch in Dialogue with Murray Stein, "The Shadow and the Search for a New Ethic"

6. Brigitte Egger, "Human Shadow Revealed by the Ecological Crisis"

About the Authors

Murray Stein, Ph.D. is a Training and Supervising Analyst at the International School of Analytical Psychology Zurich (ISAP-ZURICH). He is a founding member of the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts (1977) and of the Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts (1980). He was president of the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP) from 2001 to 2004 and President of ISAP-ZURICH from 2008 to 2012. He has lectured internationally and authored countless papers and well over 45 books, including Jung's Treatment of Christianity, In Midlife, Jung's Map of the Soul, Minding the Self, Outside Inside and All Around and Jung's Red Book for Our Time Volume 1 through 5 (co-edited with Thomas Arzt). He is currently preparing his Collected Writings, seven volumes of which have been published to date. He lives in Switzerland and has a private practice in Zurich and from his home in Goldiwil.

Henry Abramovitch, Ph.D, is training analyst and founding President of Israel Institute of Jungian Psychology. He is Professor Emeritus at Tel Aviv University Medical School and former President of Israel Anthropology Association. He is the author of Panic Attacks in Pistachio: A Psychological Detective Story, Brothers and Sisters: Myth and Reality, as well as numerous articles and book chapters. He co-authored with Murray Stein the play, The Analyst and the Rabbi. He lives and practices in Jerusalem.