Jung

A Very Short Introduction

Anthony Stevens

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Oxford University Press
01 June 2001

History of ideas; Psychology; Psychoanalytical theory (Freudian psychology); Psychotherapy; Popular psychology

Series: Very Short Introductions

Though he was a prolific writer and an original thinker of vast erudition, Jung lacked a gift for clear exposition and his ideas are less widely appreciated than they deserve.

In this concise introduction, Anthony Stevens explains clearly the basic concepts of Jungian psychology: the collective unconscious, complex, archetype, shadow, persona, anima, animus, and the individuation of the Self.

He examines Jung's views on such disparate subjects as myth, religion, alchemy, `sychronicity', and the psychology of gender differences, and he devotes separate chapters to the stages of life, Jung's theory of psychological types, the interpretation of dreams, the practice of Jungian analysis, and to the unjust allegation that Jung was a Nazi sympathizer.

Finally, he argues that Jung's visionary powers and profound spirituality have helped many to find an alternative set of values to the arid materialism prevailing in Western society.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Anthony Stevens
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: No.40
Dimensions: Height: 179mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 165g
ISBN: 9780192854582
ISBN 10: 0192854585
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 June 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of illustrations 1: The man and his psychology 2: Archetypes and the collective unconsious 3: The stages of life 4: Psychological types 5: Dreams 6: Therapy 7: Jung's alleged anti-Semitism 8: The summing-up Further reading Index

Reviews for Jung: A Very Short Introduction

`offers a concise introduction to Jungian psychology, covering everything from the collective unconscious and the archetype to the theories of synchronicity and individuation.' Ken McGoogan, Calgary Herald