Jung: A Very Short Introduction

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Summary: Excellent, inspiring, readable introduction
Review: For a layman like myself nevertheless interested by what I'd heard about the ideas of Jung this was just the ticket. Written with warmth and personality, this is an excellent overview of Jung's major ideas which gives you an insight into the character and content of his theories as well as the man himself. Stevens is obviously a Jungian himself but this is an acceptable slant for a book on Jung. It really brings Jung to life compassionately and provides food for thought on a wide range of topics beyond the obvious. Concise, lucid and entertaining.

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Summary: VERY GOOD INDEED
Review: One cannot cover everything authoratatively in this series, but I think that the main goal is to stimulate further reading and interest in Jung and his works. This book succeeds.

Having read a lot of Jung in my early 20s I thought that it would be merely a review read, a sort of re-primer of my existing knowledge, which was, I must admit, clouded with a notion that Jung was little more than an interesting anti-rationalist, or -- at worst --- a dedicated metaphysician.

I was wonderfully reminded that even as Jung taps into things that are commonly regarded a perhaps a little flaky by those students of modern science, he always seems to raise a question of central relevance to humanity. It is these questions and his never ending quest to probe them --- not solve them --- that reminded me of why I was interested in this man in the first place.

A stimulating read.

Rating:
Summary: Phenomenal Introduction to Jung
Review: This is probably the best introduction to Jung on the market. It is simple, concise, and VERY reader-friendly. It is very current as well including a short introduction to all the major aspects of his work and life. I can't recommend this one highly enough!

Rating:
Summary: Phenomenal Introduction to Jung
Review: This is probably the best introduction to Jung on the market. It is simple, concise, and VERY reader-friendly. It is very current as well including a short introduction to all the major aspects of his work and life. I can't recommend this one highly enough!