Jung, Psychology, Postmodernity explores points of confluence and, more often, contradictions between Jungian and postmodern ideas. Throughout the book Raya Jones examines how personal meaning emerges in human activity. Jung addressed this in terms of symbol formation, with particular attention to dreams, myths, art and other fantasy productions. Postmodern psychologists tend to address issues of meaning in terms of peoples self-understanding and identity construction, with a focus on self-positioning in actual conversation or on autobiographical narratives. Jones draws a line of critical comparison between postmodern psychology and Jung's descriptions of the symbolic dimension, myth, and the structure of the psyche. The book culminates with an evaluation of Jung's psychic energy concept, for which there is no direct counterpart in postmodern psychology. Jung, Psychology, Postmodernity is an original critique of two key moments in the history of psychology. It will be welcomed by Jungians, as well as psychotherapists, and students of psychology.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415379496
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95776506
Product Key Features
Author
Raya Jones
Publication Name
Jung, Psychology, Postmodernity
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Psychology
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
249g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Raya Jones
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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