Jung--The Key Ideas: A Teach Yourself Guide

by Snowden, Ruth

• ISBN13: 9780071754866
• ISBN10: 0071754865
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

More than 60 million Teach Yourself products sold worldwide A simple way to understand the complex ideas of JungJung--The Key Ideaswill quickly familiarize you with the revolutionary thinking of this famous man. It will teach you all the essential concepts, from the collective unconscious to archetypes in dreams. Expressing Jung's sometimes complex ideas in simple terms, and backed up with references to his own texts, this book gives you everything you need to know.Includes: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book to keep track of one's progress Coverage of all the key ideas, from the anima and animus to the collective unconscious Explanations of complex concepts in plain, simple termsTopics includes: Jung's life and career; Early influences; Jung's inner world; Exploring the psyche; The journey of the psyche; Dreams and symbols; The personality and relationships; The esoteric and the paranormal; Religion and spirituality; Jung the visionary

Table of Contents

Introduction/1. Jung's life and career/2. Early influences/3. Jung's inner world/4. Exploring the psyche/5. The journey of the psyche/6. Dreams and symbols/7. The personality and relationships/8. The esoteric and the paranormal/9. Religion and spirituality/10. Jung the visionary/Glossary/Taking it further