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offers an insightful examination of the research and history of the physicist and Nobel Laureate Wolfgang Pauli and his interest in Jungian psychology, philosophy and western world-view. It is also a study of the intellectual setting and context of Pauli's thinking, i.e. a contribution to the general history of quantum physics, especially concerning the relation of the new physics to psychology. The focus highlights psychological, philosophical and ontological issues and ultimately the possibility of a new understanding of the interrelatedness of man and world. The work is primarily based on the correspondence of the principle characters, and the terminology is mostly from philosophy, Jungian psychology and, a minor part, from physics/mathematics. The author seeks to enhance our understanding of the history of quantum physics and to offer original insight into the fascinating thoughts of Wolfgang Pauli.

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Author:   Suzanne Gieser
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.863kg
ISBN:  

9783540208563

ISBN 10:   3540208569
Pages:   378
Publication Date:   23 November 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

to Wolfgang Pauli’s Dialogue with C.G. Jung.- Wolfgang Pauli, the Copenhagen School and Philosophy.- The Copenhagen School and Psychology.- Pauli and Jung.- Incarnation and Quantum Physics.- Summary and Concluding Remarks.

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From the reviews: This revised translation of a Swedish Ph. D. thesis in philosophy offers far more than a discussion of Wolfgang Pauli's encounters with the psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung ! . Here the book explains very well how Pauli attempted to extend his understanding beyond superficial esotericism and spiritism ! . To understand Pauli one needs books like this one, which ! seems to open a path to a fuller understanding of Pauli, who was seeking to solve a quest even deeper than quantum physics. (Arne Schirrmacher, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2006 g) This book is a revised and extended version of a doctoral thesis for the degree in philosophy at the University of Uppsala. It is an interesting compilation of basic material concerning Pauli and his contacts and thinking in the world of psychology. It gives moreover a good review of the man behind the physicist. The book contains very extensive bibliographic notes, and specific references. In brief, a must, for the interested reader. The hard cover book is nicely edited following Springer's high-quality standards. (Roland Carchon, Physicalia, Vol. 28 (4-6), 2006) Suzanne Gieser presents us with an exceptional work of scholarship, which should become a standard source of reference for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of Jung's theories and their relationship to 20th century science. ! the essential framework of her study derives its form and significance at least as much from the philosophy of science, particularly the implications for Jung's analytical psychology of the epistemological conclusions of quantum mechanics. This is really where the value of this book lies ! . (George B. Hogenson, Journal of Analytical Psychology, Vol. 53, 2008)

From the reviews: This revised translation of a Swedish Ph. D. thesis in philosophy offers far more than a discussion of Wolfgang Pauli's encounters with the psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung ... . Here the book explains very well how Pauli attempted to extend his understanding beyond superficial esotericism and spiritism ... . To understand Pauli one needs books like this one, which ... seems to open a path to a fuller understanding of Pauli, who was seeking to solve a quest even deeper than quantum physics. (Arne Schirrmacher, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2006 g) This book is a revised and extended version of a doctoral thesis for the degree in philosophy at the University of Uppsala. It is an interesting compilation of basic material concerning Pauli and his contacts and thinking in the world of psychology. It gives moreover a good review of the man behind the physicist. The book contains very extensive bibliographic notes, and specific references. In brief, a must, for the interested reader. The hard cover book is nicely edited following Springer's high-quality standards. (Roland Carchon, Physicalia, Vol. 28 (4-6), 2006) Suzanne Gieser presents us with an exceptional work of scholarship, which should become a standard source of reference for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of Jung's theories and their relationship to 20th century science. ... the essential framework of her study derives its form and significance at least as much from the philosophy of science, particularly the implications for Jung's analytical psychology of the epistemological conclusions of quantum mechanics. This is really where the value of this book lies ... . (George B. Hogenson, Journal of Analytical Psychology, Vol. 53, 2008)

From the reviews: ""This revised translation of a Swedish Ph. D. thesis in philosophy offers far more than a discussion of Wolfgang Pauli’s encounters with the psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung … . Here the book explains very well how Pauli attempted to extend his understanding beyond superficial esotericism and spiritism … . To understand Pauli one needs books like this one, which … seems to open a path to a fuller understanding of Pauli, who was seeking to solve a quest even deeper than quantum physics."" (Arne Schirrmacher, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2006 g) ""This book is a revised and extended version of a doctoral thesis for the degree in philosophy at the University of Uppsala. It is an interesting compilation of basic material concerning Pauli and his contacts and thinking in the world of psychology. It gives moreover a good review of the man behind the physicist. The book contains very extensive bibliographic notes, and specific references. In brief, a must, for the interested reader. The hard cover book is nicely edited following Springer’s high-quality standards."" (Roland Carchon, Physicalia, Vol. 28 (4-6), 2006) ""Suzanne Gieser presents us with an exceptional work of scholarship, which should become a standard source of reference for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of Jung’s theories and their relationship to 20th century science. … the essential framework of her study derives its form and significance at least as much from the philosophy of science, particularly the implications for Jung’s analytical psychology of the epistemological conclusions of quantum mechanics. This is really where the value of this book lies … ."" (George B. Hogenson, Journal of Analytical Psychology, Vol. 53, 2008)

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