Published by MJF books, hardcover, 447 pages, condition: new.
A sparkling and up-to-date new cover for one of Fontana Press's strongest-selling titles. 'Jung was on a giant scale! he was a master physician of the soul in his insights, a profound sage in his conclusions. He is also one of Western Man's great liberators.' J. B. Priestly, Sunday Telegraph 'Jung can sometimes rise to the heights of a Blake or a Nietzsche or a Kierkegaard like any true prophet or artist, he extended the range of the human imagination! to be able to share Jungian emotions is surely an almost necessary capacity of the free mind.' Philip Toynbee, Observer This compact volume of extracts from the twenty volumes of Jung's published writings presents him clearly, in his own words and in precis. Jung's writing is the key to understanding 20th-century psychology, psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Most of the terms of reference now used ('extrovert', 'collective unconscious', 'archetype') are Jungian. This is essential reading for both students of psychology and the general reader.
Carl Jung's writings in this book (and in Man and His Symbols) have greatly increased and improved my understanding of psychology. This is the kind of stuff that attracted me to the field of psychology in the first place. I can't believe that I completed all coursework for a Ph.D. in clinical psychology without reading Jung! Better late than never. The best was saved for last, I guess. This is deep, advanced psychology that may go over the heads of many readers (including those in the field). It is far from inaccessible, however, as long as you are willing to spend the time and energy necessary to carefully study and ponder what Jung has written. After reading this book I am convinced that Jung is not only the greatest psychologist of all time, but may be the greatest mind of the 20th century. My entire perspective has changed for the better as a result of reading Jung. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to receive greater enlightenment regarding personality, the soul, art, history, religion, philosophy, etc. READ JUNG NOW! {Note: I don't agree with all of Jung's perspectives, especially those found in his writings about the Biblical Job. Nevertheless, overall, Jung's insights and perspectives are extremely valuable}.
