A Primer of Jungian Psychology

by Hall, Calvin S.; Nordby, Vernon J.

• ISBN13: 9780452011861
• ISBN10: 0452011868
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Plume

Summary

Carl Jung's contributions to our understanding of the human psyche have made him one of the most significant figures in the field of analytical psychology. His concepts of the collective unconscious, archetypal personality patterns, extroversion and introversion; his inquiry into the functions of thought, instinct, and feeling; his masterful investigations of the roots and meaning of dreams - all have had profound and far-reaching influence. A Primer of Jungian Psychology offers a clear and concise presentation of Jung's life and work, and of the theories that have become fundamental to our basic understanding of behaviour. Including everything from Jung's beliefs on the basic structure of the personality to his controversial ideas on the psychological relevance of occultism, astrology, alchemy, and extrasensory perception, this comprehensive volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the hidden depths of the mind.

Author Biography

Calvin S. Hall held teaching posts at several universities including Case-Western Reserve, Syracuse University, the University of Miami, Reserve University, and was Professor Emeritus at the University of California in Santa Cruz.

Table of Contents

Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961)	15	(16)
Childhood and Youth	15	(5)
Professional Activities	20	(8)
What was Jung?	28	(3)
The Structure of Personality	31	(26)
The Psyche	32	(1)
Consciousness	33	(2)
The Ego	34	(1)
The Personal Unconscious	35	(3)
Complexes	36	(2)
The Collective Unconscious	38	(15)
Archetypes	41	(3)
The Persona	44	(2)
The Anima and the Animus	46	(2)
The Shadow	48	(3)
The Self	51	(2)
Interactions Among the Structures of Personality	53	(2)
Summary	55	(2)
The Dynamics of Personality	57	(24)
The Psyche: A Relatively Closed System	57	(2)
Psychic Energy	59	(1)
Psychic Values	60	(4)
Direct Observation and Deduction	62	(1)
Complex Indicators	63	(1)
Emotional Reactions	64	(1)
Intution	64	(1)
The Principle of Equivalence	64	(4)
The Principle of Entropy	68	(5)
Progression and Regression	73	(3)
Canalization of Energy	76	(3)
Summary	79	(2)
The Development of Personality	81	(15)
Individuation	81	(3)
Transcendence and Integration	84	(5)
The Role of the Parents	85	(1)
The Influence of Education	86	(1)
Other Influences	87	(2)
Regression	89	(1)
Stages of Life	90	(4)
Childhood	90	(1)
Youth and Young Adulthood	91	(1)
Middle Age	92	(2)
Old Age	94	(1)
Summary	94	(2)
Psychological Types	96	(15)
The Attitudes	97	(1)
The Functions	98	(2)
Combinations of Attitudes and Functions	100	(1)
Types of Individuals	101	(5)
Extraverted Thinking Type	101	(1)
Introverted Thinking Type	102	(1)
Extraverted Feeling Type	102	(1)
Introverted Feeling Type	103	(1)
Extraverted Sensation Type	103	(1)
Introverted Sensation Type	103	(1)
Extraverted Intuitive Type	103	(1)
Introverted Intuitive Type	104	(2)
Practical Considerations	106	(3)
Summary	109	(2)
Symbols and Dreams	111	(13)
Amplification	111	(4)
Symbols	115	(3)
Dreams	118	(6)
Dream Series	119	(5)
Jung's Place in Psychology	124	(13)
A Guide for Reading Jung	132	(3)
Collected Works of C. G. Jung	135	(1)
Recommended Readings	136	(1)
Index	137