The Basic Writings of C. G. Jung (Modern Library)

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Summary: Excellent Introduction to Jung
Review: This edition includes exerpts from many of the works recently published by Princeton. Gave me some very valuable direction toward the volumes I was most interested in pursuing (The 20 Princeton volumes are well documented in the Bibliography). It's always valuable to read the original author rather than his disciples (or detractors). Favorite quotes: "I for my part prefer the precious gift of doubt, for the reason that it does not violate the virginity of things beyond our ken." (p. 544) and "Paradox is one of our most valued spiritual possessions." (p. 553)

Rating:
Summary: Excellent Introduction to Jung
Review: This edition includes exerpts from many of the works recently published by Princeton. Gave me some very valuable direction toward the volumes I was most interested in pursuing (The 20 Princeton volumes are well documented in the Bibliography). It's always valuable to read the original author rather than his disciples (or detractors). Favorite quotes: "I for my part prefer the precious gift of doubt, for the reason that it does not violate the virginity of things beyond our ken." (p. 544) and "Paradox is one of our most valued spiritual possessions." (p. 553)

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Summary: Forever Jung
Review: True, Freud may claim his place as the father of modern psychology and psychoanalysis, but his protege and rebellious son Jung has developed his own unique ideas about the unconcious and about man himself. Expecially when compared to Freud, Jung's writing is boistrous, passionately scholarly and even exciting. His synthesis of alchemical and religious symbol into the theory of collective unconscious has been enormously influential on psychology, and is much more interesting than Freud's often-tedious theoretical work. If anything, he is far more fun to read than Freud ever was, and any reader looking to escape his narrow Oedipal strangulation should find Jung refreshing and engrossing reading. If for no other reason than his historical significance, Jung is also a great read. Well worth the time and effort