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This is the most lucid and timely introduction to the thought of Carl Gustav Jung available to date. 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 to be. Now, in this extremely accessible introduction, Anthony Stevens one of Britain's foremost Jungian analysts clearly explains the basic concepts of Jungian psychology: the collective unconscious, complex, archetype, shadow, persona, anima, animus, and the individualization of the Self. A small masterpiece of insight and concision, this volume offers a clear portrait of one of the twentieth century's most important and controversial thinkers.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

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`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

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0192854585
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2001
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780192854582
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192854582
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 4.43 inches
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Customers find this book an outstanding introduction to Jung's work and life, presenting his often complicated ideas in a clear and concise manner. Moreover, the writing is well-executed, and they appreciate its brevity, with one customer noting it contains 160 pages.

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Customers find the book informative and well-structured, providing an outstanding introduction to Jung's work and life while presenting his often complicated ideas.

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There were some useful insights, but Jung, like many thinkers on psychology, is in love with his opinions. • “…...Read more

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This is a clear and concise compendium on the work of C.G. Jung. It constitutes a good introduction to the thoughts and ideas of the good doctor.Read more

Well-written, concise and hits all the major events and ideas of his life. Reinforced my notion that he was a much better thinker than Freud.Read more

Well written and easy to read. Gives a good overview of the person of Carl Jung and his work.Read more

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Customers find this book to be a concise introduction to Jung, with one customer noting it serves as a perfect starting point for non-initiated readers.

A bit over my head in some places, but an excellent overview of how Jungian therapy differs so dramatically from Freudian therapy.Read more

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Well-written, concise and hits all the major events and ideas of his life. Reinforced my notion that he was a much better thinker than Freud.Read more

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Great introduction to Jung
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
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The Very Short Introduction runs the gamut in quality. This has to be the best in that I've read in the series. I claim this no only because it Stevens presents a very clear and accessible exposition of Jungian concepts and principles, but also because Stevens is a great writer. His writing rises to the level of literature in its expression and use of words and metaphors. You are therefore exposed not just to Jung's genius but also to Stevens' writing prowess. This book has encouraged not only to delve more into Jung but to do so as much as possible through Stevens.

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I have enjoyed a dozen books in the ‘Very Short Introduction’ series but I must say this one on Jung is the best I’ve come across. You will not find a clearer presentation of the life and psychology of Carl Jung. Quite an accomplishment since Jung’s approach to the psyche and therapy is revolutionary and multifaceted. Since the subjects covered in this short introduction are so rich in content, for the purposes of this review here are a few quotes along with my comments, starting with Jung’s break with his teacher and mentor in the world of psychoanalysis – Sigmund Freud.

“As time passed, Jung’s differences with Freud became harder to conceal. Two of Freud’s basic assumptions were unacceptable to him: (1) that human motivation is exclusively sexual and (2) that the unconscious mind is entirely personal and peculiar to the individual.” ---------- Turns out, this is the difference for Jung that made all the difference. In Jung’s view, we humans have many reasons for doing what we do well beyond the boundaries of sexuality. And also, the human unconscious taps into the entire range of experiences we have developed as a species over millions of years

“Moreover, beneath the personal unconscious of repressed wishes and traumatic memories, posited by Freud, Jung believed there lay a deeper and more important layer that he was to call the collective unconscious, which contained in potenitia the entire psychic heritage of mankind. . . . The existence of this ancient basis of the mind had first been hinted to him as a child when he realized that there were things in his dreams that came from somewhere beyond himself. Its existence was confirmed when he studied the delusions and hallucinations of schizophrenic patients and found them to contain symbols and images which also occurred in myths and fairy-tales all over the world. --------- Again, Jung acknowledged there is a personal component to the unconscious realm we encounter in our dreams, but this is only the start: there is an ocean of unconscious energy deeper and wider than the personal – the collective unconscious. Thus, Jung’s lifelong fascination with symbols, such as mandalas, numbers, mythic animals, light-infused and shadowy superhuman presences.

“What distinguishes the Jungian approach to developmental psychology from virtually all others is the idea that even in old age we are growing toward realization of or full potential. . . . aging was not a process of inexorable decline but a time for the progressive refinement of what is essential. ‘The decisive question for a man is: is he related to something infinite or not?’ ---------- A critical difference from Freud: what happens in our psyche isn’t always about working out our relationship with our mother and father buried in our personal past; rather, every stage in the human cycle, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, old age, has its own powerful psychic energies and challenges. It is our task to accept the challenges at each stage of our life to reach the full flowering of our humanity. Thus, for Jung, psychotherapy isn’t so much about curing illness as it is about personal growth.

“Jung held it to be the business of the psychologist to investigate the collective unconscious and the functional units of which it is composed – the archetypes, as he eventually called them. Archetypes are ‘identical psychic structures common to all’, which together constitute ‘the archaic heritage of humanity’. ---------- The author devotes two entire chapters to Jung’s archetypes: the Self, the ego, the shadow, the persona, the anima/amimus. And, what is an archetype? By way of example, we read: “One example which Jung frequently quoted was that of a schizophrenic patient who told him that if he stared at the sun with half-closed eyes he would see that the sun had a phallus and that this organ was the origin of the wind. Years later Jung came across a Greek text describing an almost identical vision.’ In other words, the archetype images we encounter in dreams belong to a common dream language we share will all humans, including our prehistoric ancestors and peoples of all world cultures and societies. And, according to Jung, these archetypical images can be understood as promptings to encourage our growth.

“In working on a dream the starting-point for Jung was not interpretation but ‘amplification’ – that is, to enter into the atmosphere of the dream to establish its mood as well as the detail of its images and symbols, in such a way as to amplify the experience of the dream itself. Then its impact on consciousness is enhanced. ---------- Dreams are central to Jungian analysis. And if you are interested in pursuing Jung’s vision of what it means to live a full human life, reading this small book would be a great place to start.

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Good concise introduction to Jung
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Jungian writers are usually complex beings with complex language, a high level of education, abstraction and symbolic understanding. Probably that is why the attract like-minded people, but not everybody wanting to know a bit about Jung is prepared for the complexity and depth of Jungian everyday talk. If you know nothing about Jungian Psychology and want to start from the foundations without having to go through bothersome highly complex language, this is your book.

This basic introduction has everything you need to know about Jung, the man, how his life and personality shaped his contribution to Psychology and Science in general, the basic concepts and themes of Jung's approach to the human psyche, mental illness, psychoanalytical practice, his troublesome relationship with Freud and his supposed pro-nazism. The chapter on Dreams perhaps the weakest part, mostly because the dreams chosen from Jung seem a bit complex and too symbolic for a book that tries to be approachable and addressed to the general public.

The language used is concise, approachable with the bare minimum technicalities, yet, with enough depth to make you understand the basics on which to build your knowledge about Jung and Jungian Psychology.

This is a good Kindle edition with good-quality photos, but the final index is not linked, unfortunately.

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M. T. D. C. M.

Good concise introduction to Jung

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
Jungian writers are usually complex beings with complex language, a high level of education, abstraction and symbolic understanding. Probably that is why the attract like-minded people, but not everybody wanting to know a bit about Jung is prepared for the complexity and depth of Jungian everyday talk. If you know nothing about Jungian Psychology and want to start from the foundations without having to go through bothersome highly complex language, this is your book.

This basic introduction has everything you need to know about Jung, the man, how his life and personality shaped his contribution to Psychology and Science in general, the basic concepts and themes of Jung's approach to the human psyche, mental illness, psychoanalytical practice, his troublesome relationship with Freud and his supposed pro-nazism. The chapter on Dreams perhaps the weakest part, mostly because the dreams chosen from Jung seem a bit complex and too symbolic for a book that tries to be approachable and addressed to the general public.

The language used is concise, approachable with the bare minimum technicalities, yet, with enough depth to make you understand the basics on which to build your knowledge about Jung and Jungian Psychology.

This is a good Kindle edition with good-quality photos, but the final index is not linked, unfortunately.

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An Informative Short Read
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Excellent introduction to the man that laid down a foundation for understanding of analysis. Even with his quirks and faults an immensely more likable guy with more holistic methods than sex fixated Freud. The author does a great job of making the man and his methods understandable and able to be followed.

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John Atherton
Highly recommended
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Anyone not familiar with Jungian psychology should read this very short introduction. Not only are Jung’s ideas interesting in themselves, but are crucial to a modern understanding of the complexities of the human psyche (the mind/soul). Religious apologists should take particular note.

Jung’s ideas are very well presented. It is as if the author (Anthony Stevens) has immersed himself in Jung’s writings to such a degree that he is able to present the key ideas better than Jung was able to do himself.

The book starts with biographical notes that are crucial to understanding the development of Jung’s ideas throughout his lifetime. Not only are the early years described, especially Jung’s relationship with his parents, but due weight is given to the importance of the interactions that occurred between Jung and his contemporary colleagues most notably Sigmund Freud.

This short introduction is not only a delight to read, it makes Jung’s ideas particularly accessible. I strongly recommend it.

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Just like it says, a short introduction. Does a great job exposing the reader to a complex individual that had a relatively significant impact within the circles of mental health and philosophy.

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Clear, concise and informative
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An outstanding introduction to Jung's work and life. I needed a concise yet informative intro to his major studies and concepts and it is exactly what I got, enough to have a general and conversant understanding of Jungian psychology. The reading only encouraged me to now dive into his actual works, but I will be better prepared by having a roadmap into to navigate his oeuvre.

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Jorge Vidal de la Fuente
muy útil y profundo si lees con atención
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Con poco te llevas una idea estupenda del Jung. Creo que merece la pena. Algo más de los conceptos clave estaría bien

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Life-changing, magnificent summary of Jung
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It would not be an exaggeration to describe the encounter with Jung's ideas as utterly transmogrifying. This not insubstantial book is extremely well-written, and a delight to read. It manages to perfectly couple anecdotes and major biographical information with the ideas developed by Jung. A key focus in the book is how Jung came into a relationship with Freud but later developed courage enough to part ways. Jung's well-known confrontation with his consciousness followed, and he afterward found new clarity in developing his magnificent theories of psychology, psychoanalysis and treatment, and the book also explains Jung's revolutionary approach to patient care and analysis.

The explanations of archetypes, persona, the shadow and Jung's exegesis of dreams and myths are stunningly clear. Yet throughout, the author does not compromise on academic rigour of language and style, providing large numbers of quotes from the collected works of Jung, and others. The author confronts all the common objections to Jung's ideas, making reference to his correspondence and life events. The book comes full circle in relating aspects of Jung's own personality and childhood experiences to his breakthroughs.

I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful book as an excellent summary of Jung.

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Very informative. Gave a good history, and also convincingly explained some of Jung's more challenging ideas (like the collective unconscious).

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une belle façon de rencontrer Jung
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Un excellent ouvrage dur Jung, sa vie, son oeuvre.je crois que ceux qui souhaitent découvrir Jung peuvent commencer par "Ma vie" et enchainer par celui-ci. Vivant, se lit comme un roan

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