The Postmodern Alchemist

[Paul Ferguson]

The paper explores the interplay between the historical practice of alchemy and its psychological implications as articulated by Carl Jung. It asserts that alchemy, far from a mere precursor to chemistry, serves as a rich metaphor for personal transformation and spiritual enlightenment. Through an analysis of the novel 'The Alchemist,' the author highlights the postmodern reinterpretation of esoteric knowledge and the significance of the collective unconscious in shaping individual experiences of self-realization.

By Niklas Holmen Bertelsen

https://www.academia.edu/38137871/The_Po...hemist_pdf