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This engaging and accessible introduction to psychoanalyst Carl Jung explores his theories on collective unconscious, personas and extrovert and introvert personality types, and explains the relevance of Jung's ideas to the modern world.

"An excellent primer on Jungian concepts. Highly recommended" - Jung Utah review by A. Butler

"One of the best introductions to Jung's psychology! - André De Koning, past President Australian and New Zealand Society for Jungian Analysts

Carl Jung was the founder of analytical psychology who revolutionized the way we approached the human psyche. Drawing on Eastern mysticism, mythology and dream analysis to develop his theories, Jung proposed many ideas which are still influential today, including introversion, extroversion and the collective unconscious.

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung introduces psychologist Jung's ideas in an engaging and easy-to-understand format. Jungian psychology expert Gary Bobroff breaks down the concepts of the psyche, collective unconscious, archetypes, personality types and more in this concise book. He also explores the influence on Eastern philosophy and religion on Jung's ideas, and how spiritualism enriched his theories.

With useful diagrams and bullet-point summaries at the end of each chapter, this book provides an essential introduction to this influential figure and explains the relevance of Jung's ideas to the modern world.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Arcturus (May 15, 2020)
  • Length: 240 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781789505757

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"An excellent primer on Jungian concepts. Highly recommended .... contains good descriptions of Jungian terms in simple language. The writing is clear and engaging, easily understandable even for those with no background in psychology. This would be an excellent book to recommend to clients or others who are interested in learning about Jung's basic ideas."

– Amanda Butler

"One of the best introductions to Jung's psychology! . . . He illustrates and elaborates and thus gives the reader the overall view of the framework within which we can understand Jung's psychology at a clear, yet deep level."

– André De Koning, past President Australian and New Zealand Society for Jungian Analysts

"Accessible to everybody, through your insightful writing and the illustrations, it gives us the possibility of understanding Jungian concepts very well."

– Jungian Analyst Elisabeth Pomès

"A stunning writer."

– Andrew Harvey

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