Animus, Psyche and Culture: A Jungian Revision

Animus, Psyche, and Culture explores Carl Jung's concept of contra-sexual psyche in India, examining its relevance in the context of gender fluidity and diverse cultural worlds. It proposes an exposition of the animus in history, social and religious phenomena, theories of knowledge, psychoid archetype, and synchronicity, re-envisioning it with consideration of feminine subjectivity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Animus, Psyche, and Culture delves into the profound concept of contra-sexual psyche introduced by Carl Jung, expanding its scope to encompass the rich tapestry of Indian culture. Through a captivating blend of ethnographic narratives, historical accounts, religious insights, mythological narratives, film analysis, and biographical extracts, the book explores the multifaceted dimensions of the feminine within psychological, social, and archetypal realms.

Jungs groundbreaking concept of unconscious contra-sexuality, rooted in notions of feminine Eros and masculine Logos, was a pioneering exploration of the human psyche. However, his understanding of masculine and feminine as fixed and essential attributes of gender in the psyche limited his perspective. This book seeks to rectify that by delving into the relevance of the animus in contemporary contexts of gender fluidity. Building upon Post Jungian critiques, it offers a comprehensive exposition of the animus across historical, social, and religious phenomena, knowledge theories, psychoid archetypes, and synchronicity. By examining its nuances in diverse cultural worlds, this study re-imagines the concept of animus, accounting for the intricacies of feminine subjectivity and the flourishing of depth psychological ideas in various cultural contexts.

Animus, Psyche, and Culture emerges as a groundbreaking work, offering a profound re-examination of Jungian ideas and their application to cultural and gender studies. It will captivate Jungian analysts and scholars alike, providing valuable insights and stimulating discussions on the complex interplay between psyche, culture, and gender.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138389762