On the Nature of the Psyche (Ark Paperbacks)

by C. G. Jung (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1989

  $5.20

  An excellent summary of Jung's basic theoretical position, On the Nature of the Psyche deals in particular with Jung's libido theory, one of the primary reasons for the intellectual split with Freud. Jung defends his position and clarifies it, clearly indicating both how it ressembles and how it differs from that of Freud. Using many illustrations from religion, anthropolgy and symbolism, Jung gives a masterly synopsis of his notions of the unconscious, its relation to consciousness, the collective unconscious and the archetypes. 'Indispensable for anyone who wants to understand something of Jung's psychology and metapsychology.' Rosemary Gordon, Journal of Analytical Psychology

• New

  Paperback
  2001

  $17.09

  Jung's discovery of the 'collective unconscious', a psychic inheritance common to all humankind, transformed the understanding of the self and the way we interpret the world. In On the Nature of the Psyche Jung describes this remarkable theory in his own words, and presents a masterly overview of his theories of the unconscious, and its relation to the conscious mind. Also contained in this collection is On Psychic Energy, where Jung defends his interpretation of the libido, a key factor in the breakdown of his relations with Freud. For anyone seeking to understand Jung's insights into the human mind, this volume is essential reading.