Narratives of Individuation

by Leslie Gardner (Editor), RayaA.Jones (Editor)

• New

  Illustrated
  2019

  $121.27

  In Narratives of Individuation, Raya A. Jones and Leslie Gardner present twelve cutting-edge essays that bridge Jungian and narrative approaches to self-understanding and offer critical appraisal of both. Exploring the Jungian concept of individuation and the related interest in dreams, as well as the premise of the narrative self and the related interest in life-stories, this innovative volume interprets the topic in unique and unprecedented ways.

  An outstanding selection of contributors cover several overarching themes to provide a comprehensive understanding of these two powerful narratives. They explore historical and conceptual issues concerning the narrative self, as well as applying it, including to Jung's autobiography. Chapters also examine how Jung developed his theory of individuation, and engage with contemporary thinking in anthropology, psychology (including the dialogical self) and Jungian psychotherapy, towards refiguring how people arrive at self-understanding. Written by leaders in the field, Narratives of Individuation is a valuable interdisciplinary resource that illuminates a multitude of perspectives on individuation and self-realisation.

  Due to its original ideas and breath of scope, Narratives of Individuation will appeal to academics and students of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, anthropology, psychology, literary studies and anyone examining concepts of selfhood and the significance of narrativity. It will also be of great interest to Jungian analysts and psychotherapists, and analytical psychologists.