Slavin first sets out a philosophical study of metaphor, via the work of Derrida, Ricouer, Nietzsche and Heidegger, and proceeds to move towards a theory of metaphor as might be derived from the work of James Hillman. The book demonstrates the centrality of metaphor to key concepts in imaginal psychology, including soul, image and re-visioning, and connects this with the theories of post-structuralism. Accessibly written, this unique study will be the first to consider at length the theme of metaphor in Hillman's work and its implications for the depth psychological field and for metaphor studies in general.