Teach Yourself Jung

by Ruth Snowden

teach yourself Jung is an accessible and fascinating guide to the 'father of analytical psychology' and his influential work. Ruth Snowden begins by exploring Jung's upbringing and the environment into which he was born. She then goes on to analyse the influences on the man himself and how they came to shape his ideological and spiritual development. The intricacies of Jung's complex systems of thought are discussed in a straightforward and jargon-free way with particular focus on Jung's lifelong fascination with the spiritual, the numinous, the inner world and the self-realization of the unconscious. Jung's exploration of mythology, dreams, visions and fantasies, as well as his studies into the journey of the psyche, are all looked at with engaging objectivity, making his often complex beliefs and work easy to get to grips with. Ruth Snowden also looks at his legacy today and how his work and ideas have shaped psychology -- many therapists are still trained in the Jungian method.

Genres: Psychology

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2005

Reviews

[Tim Pendry · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice basic introduction to Jung's life and thinking. Recommended - although Frieda Fordham's 1953 classic, approved by the old man himself, might be more fruitful to the serious starter-student.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very accessible introduction to Jung, his work, and analysis style

[London Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great introduction into Jung’s overall thought process and life. I felt inspired by his creation of a castle off a nearby lake to his childhood home. Upon some light research Jung designed and actively participated in the physical work toward its completion. With a well for water and wood nearby for heat it was finished. That was beautiful. Something that can still be done today with a smart location off a river and the efforts. He also was heavily into dream journaling and understanding which was cool.

[Angela Kirby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to Carl Jung.

[ERIC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great!