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History of Modern Psychology: Lectures Delivered at ETH Zurich, Volume 1, 19331934 (Philemon Foundation Series),Used
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Jungs lectures on the history of psychologyin English for the first timeBetween 1933 and 1941, C. G. Jung delivered a series of public lectures at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. Intended for a general audience, these lectures addressed a broad range of topics, from dream analysis to yoga and meditation. Here for the first time in English are Jungs lectures on the history of modern psychology from the Enlightenment to his own time, delivered in the fall and winter of 193334.In these inaugural lectures, Jung emphasizes the development of concepts of the unconscious and offers a comparative study of movements in French, German, British, and American thought. He also gives detailed analyses of Justinus Kerners The Seeress of Prevorst and Thodore Flournoys From India to the Planet Mars. These lectures present the history of psychology from the perspective of one of the fields most legendary figures. They provide a unique opportunity to encounter Jung speaking for specialists and nonspecialists alike and are the primary source for understanding his late work.Featuring crossreferences to the Jung canon and explanations of concepts and terminology, History of Modern Psychology painstakingly reconstructs and translates these lectures from manuscripts, summaries, and recently recovered shorthand notes of attendees. It is the first volume of a series that will make the ETH lectures available in their entirety to English readers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of C. G. Jung's lectures in this book? A: The book centers on the history of modern psychology, covering topics from the Enlightenment to Jung's own time, and emphasizes the development of concepts of the unconscious.
- Q: Is this the first time Jung's lectures have been translated into English? A: Yes, this is the first time Jung’s lectures on the history of modern psychology have been made available in English.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 30, 2018.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is C. G. Jung.
- Q: What is included in the book to aid understanding? A: The book includes cross-references to the Jung canon and explanations of key concepts and terminology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both specialists and general readers? A: Yes, the lectures are designed for both specialists and nonspecialists, making them accessible to a broad audience.
- Q: What is the importance of these lectures in the context of Jung's work? A: These lectures are a primary source for understanding Jung's late work and provide unique insights into his thought processes.
- Q: Are there any illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, this book is noted as an illustrated edition.