Describing the use of symbols inphilosophy and religion, this bookconnects the Taoist symbol of the selfthediamond bodytothe tetrahedron, as well asto the four valences of the carbon molecule, the basis of all life. Following these ideas further, the discussion details the close correspondence between the ancient wisdom of Lao Tsu and the symbolism of Jungian psychologyand also conjectures about the possibility of a more image-oriented view of science.