Jung in Contexts - A Reader (Paperback)

The current interest in Jung shows no sign of abating, with international controversy surrounding the origins of analytical psychology. Jung in Contexts: A Reader is a unique collection of the most important essays on Jung and analytical psychology over the past two decades. A comprehensive introduction traces the growth and development of analytical psychology and its institutions. The nine essays which follow place Jung, the man and his work, in three important contexts: historical, literary and intellectual. In historical context, Jungs visions during his 'confrontation with the unconscious', his attitude towards National Socialism, and the composition of his so-called 'autobiography' are examined. Next, in literary context, two essays investigate Jungs reading of E.T.A. Hoffman, and Thomas Manns reception of Jungian ideas. Finally, in intellectual context, Jungs work is viewed in terms of the traditions of German and French thought from which it drew so many impulses: Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Bergson. Written by leading scholars on the history of Jungian psychology, Jung in Contexts: A Reader is an indispensable introductory text for postgraduates, professionals and all those interested in Jung.

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