Jung's Cartography of the Psyche: A Guide to Terms, Concepts, and Insights

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist who founded analytical psychology and made significant contributions to the field of psychology. He collaborated with Sigmund Freud and developed a complex theory of the human psyche that included concepts such as the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and personality types. Jung's work had a profound impact on literature, philosophy, and religion, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated by scholars today.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Academica Press

Carl Jung, a renowned explorer and pioneer in the field of psychology, made significant contributions to the understanding of the unconscious realm that had been discovered by Sigmund Freud. Jung's extensive vocabulary of psychological terms and concepts has greatly enriched our understanding of the human psyche, revealing previously overlooked or challenging aspects to define. His comprehensive framework offers a fundamental cartography of the human mind, providing a comprehensive map of the various dimensions and intricacies of the human psyche.

In contrast to clinical-oriented Jungian glossaries, this work delves into the intricate interconnections of Jung's ideas, showcasing how they coalesce into a coherent and comprehensive system. It extends Jung's seminal insights to a diverse range of subjects, including revolutionary notions about the self, time, and the divine. The insightful commentaries provided by James P. Driscoll in Jung's Cartography of the Psyche serve as valuable resources for applying Jung's theories to literature, philosophy, religion, politics, and various other aspects of human experience. These commentaries serve as an introduction and guide, demonstrating Jung's broad scope, depth, and the immense rewards of further exploration into his work.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781680531411