Four Archetypes

by Jung, C. G.

• ISBN13: 9780415304412
• ISBN10: 0415304415
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-18
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

The concept of the archetype is crucial to Jung's radical interpretation of the human mind. Jung believed that every person partakes of a universal or collective unconscious that persists through generations. The origins of the concept can be traced to his very first publication in 1902 and it remained central to his thought throughout his life. As well as explaining the theoretical background behind the idea, in Four Archetypes Jung describes the four archetypes that he considers fundamental to the psychological make-up of every individual: mother, rebirth, spirit and trickster. Exploring their role in myth, fairytale and scripture, Jung engages the reader in discoveries that challenge and enlighten the ways we perceive ourselves and others.

Table of Contents

Editorial Note
Introduction	p. 1
Psychological Aspects of the Mother Archetype
On the Concept of the Archetype	p. 7
The Mother Archetype	p. 14
The Mother-Complex	p. 19
Positive Aspects of the Mother-Complex	p. 28
Conclusion	p. 38
Concerning Rebirth
Forms of Rebirth	p. 53
The Psychology of Rebirth	p. 57
A Typical Set of Symbols Illustrating the Process of Transformation	p. 81
The Phenomenology of the Spirit in Fairytales
The Phenomenology of the Spirit in Fairytales	p. 101
On the Psychology of the Trickster-Figure
On the Psychology of the Trickster-Figure	p. 159
Bibliography	p. 180
Index	p. 187
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