Jung

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 Carl Jung's views on such disparate subjects as myth, religion, alchemy, "synchronicity," and the psychology of gender differences. He devotes separate chapters to the stages of life, Jung's theory of psychological types, the interpretation of dreams, and the practice of Jungian analysis. Stevens also argues that Jung's visionary powers and profound spirituality have helped many to find an alternative set of values to the arid materialism prevailing in Western society. Jung's theories remain among the most fascinating of those developed by twentieth-century psychologists, and this introduction will prove popular among a wide range of listeners—even those outside of the psychological fraternity.