| Jung and the Jungians on Myth: An Introduction Contributor(s): Walker, Steven (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415936314 ISBN-13: 9780415936316 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) was never more insightful and intriguing than when he discussed mythology. The key to understanding the Jungian approach to mythology lies in the concept of the image, which provides the basis for his theory of the unconscious. By emphasizing the image over the word, Jungian psychology distinguishes itself dramatically from Freudian, Lacanian, and other psychologies that stress the task of interpreting the language- the words- of the unconscious. In "Jung and the Jungians on Myth," Steven Walker carefully leads the reader through the essential lines of thought in Jungian psychology before developing his method for using Jungian ideas to approach mythological texts. Whether one is sympathetic toward Jung's ideas or critical of them, one will find in Walker's discussion a lucid introduction to Jungian perspectives on myth and psychology. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Movements - Jungian - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 291 |
| LCCN: 2001045016 |
| Series: Theorists of Myth (Routledge) |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.44" W x 8.54" (0.64 lbs) 240 pages |
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| Publisher Description: First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |