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At least three major questions can be asked of myth: what is its subject matter? what is its origin? and what is its function? Theories of myth may differ on the answers they give to any of these questions, but more basically they may also differ on which of the questions they ask. C. G. Jung's theory is one of the few that purports to answer fully all three questions. This volume collects and organizes the key passages on myth by Jung himself and by some of the most prominent Jungian writers after him: Erich Neumann, MarieLouise von Franz, and James Hillman. The book synthesizes the discovery of myth as a way of thinking, where it becomes a therapeutic tool providing an entrance to the unconscious.In the first selections, Jung begins to differentiate his theory from Freud's by asserting that there are fantasies and dreams of an 'impersonal' nature that cannot be reduced to experiences in a person's past. Jung then asserts that the similarities among myths are the result of the projection of the collective rather than the personal unconscious onto the external world. Finally, he comes to the conclusion that myth originates and functions to satisfy the psychological need for contact with the unconsciousnot merely to announce the existence of the unconscious, but to let us experience it.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Jung on Mythology'? A: 'Jung on Mythology' explores three major questions regarding myth: its subject matter, origin, and function, providing a comprehensive look at C. G. Jung's theories on these topics.
- Q: Who are the key contributors to this volume? A: The book features key passages from C. G. Jung as well as insights from prominent Jungian writers such as Erich Neumann, Marie-Louise von Franz, and James Hillman.
- Q: How does Jung differentiate his theory from Freud's? A: Jung asserts that certain fantasies and dreams have an 'impersonal' nature that cannot be traced back to personal past experiences, setting his theory apart from Freud's views.
- Q: What psychological need does mythology fulfill according to Jung? A: Jung believes that myth serves to satisfy the psychological need for contact with the unconscious, allowing individuals to experience rather than merely acknowledge its existence.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Jung on Mythology' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Jung on Mythology' have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Jung on Mythology'? A: 'Jung on Mythology' was published on July 27, 1998.
- Q: Is 'Jung on Mythology' a new or used book? A: The item condition for 'Jung on Mythology' is listed as New.
- Q: What edition of 'Jung on Mythology' is available? A: This volume is the 2nd printing edition.
- Q: What category does 'Jung on Mythology' fall under? A: 'Jung on Mythology' is categorized under Psychoanalysis.