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This concise introduction explains clearly the basic concepts of Jungian psychology: the collective unconscious, complex, archetype, shadow, persona, anima, animus, and the individuation of the Self. Anthony Stevens examines Jung’s views on such disparate subjects as myth, religion, alchemy, ‘synchronicity’, and the psychology of gender differences. Jung’s individual theories remain amongst the most fascinating of 20th century psychologists. This introduction will prove popular among a wide range of listeners -- within and outside the psychological fraternity.

Contents:

• The Man and his Psychology
• Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious
• The Stages of Life
• Psychological Types
• Dreams
• Therapy
• Jung's Alleged Anti-Semitism
• The Summing-up

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