Jung

A Very Short Introduction

By: Anthony Stevens

Narrated by: Tim Pigott-Smith

Anthony Stevens argues that Jung's visionary powers and profound spirituality have helped many to find an alternative set of values to the arid materialism prevailing Western society.

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 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, the practice of Jungian analysis, and to the unjust allegation that Jung was a Nazi sympathiser.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2003 Anthony Stevens (P)2003 Naxos AudioBooks Ltd.

Critic reviews

"Tim Pigott-Smith's mellow voice achieves perfect pronunciation. By giving welcome expression to the dry definitions, his tempered enthusiasm and varying pace add color to a black-and-white text." (AudioFile)

Concise

I've always wanted to have at least a basic understanding of Jung's main theories, and I feel like this book did that for me. So much of his work is in contrast to Freud, and this book gives due attention to their relationship and how Jung broke from Freud to develop his own theories, which were totally unacceptable to Freud.

The chapter that discusses the charges of racism, especially anti-semitism, against Jung wasn't sufficiently developed, in my opinion. It defends Jung against those charges, but it doesn't really go into the nature or basis of the charges themselves. I understood why the author thought Jung wasn't a racist, but I wasn't clear at all on why some of his detractors thought he was.

A good place to start in understanding Jung. Short and, with the exception noted above, very informative.

I love this series!

surprisingly very good

I did not expect that this relatively short book could do justice to the story of Jung's life and his more important work, and I was delighted that it does both. This book seems to capture all or most all of the salient parts of his life and work in a way that is as instructive and insightful as it is easy to follow. Superb!

Outstanding

An excellent primer on Jung. Well read in an engaging, informative and lively style which matched the outstanding writing. You will learn much about Juung, Gnosticism, and Depth Psychology from this. I felt enriched for the whole experience. WELL WORTH THE PRICE! A TREASURE.

"JUNG WILL AWAKEN & OPEN YOUR MIND!!!!"

Would you consider the audio edition of Jung to be better than the print version?

YES!~

What was one of the most memorable moments of Jung?

Jungs extraordinary willingness to do extensive introspection in himself before attempting to help other individuals who are mentally ill. GOD BLESS JUNG!~

What about Tim Pigott-Smith’s performance did you like?

AMAZING!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

just do it.

Any additional comments?

do yourself a favor and read this book~

C.G. Jung told well

This is a wonderful summary of C.G. Jung's Life, the book is read methodically and smooth. There are many telling moments which give a closer connection and greater understanding of this unique and authentic man and his struggles & triumph. He was a brave soul and pioneer.