Jung and the Jungians on Myth: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415936316)

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.

Author: Steven Walker
ISBN-10: 0415936314
ISBN-13: 9780415936316
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2002
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.44w x 0.67d