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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent introduction to a great modern thinker,
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This review is from: RC Series Bundle: Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Routledge Classics) (Paperback)
As an introduction to one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers, Modern Man in Search of a Soul succeeds superbly in both opening up the world of psychoanalysis and analytic psychology to the new reader, and in simultaneously addressing itself to the defining problem of mankind in modern society. A selection of essays, drawn mostly from Jung's lectures it provides his opinions on a range of subjects from the differences between him and Freud, the relationship between psychology and literature and on the nature of archaic man. Jung's analytical psychology encompasses as much philosophy and theology as it does conventional science. This is because Jung the doctor tried to understand his patients through whatever means were most effective, and this collection of essays is a reflection of both his typical grounding in everyday common sense and at the same time, his impressively wide-ranging and open mindset. Nietzsche, Goethe, the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus and Christ all make an appearance and ensure that the book is entertaining, as do Jung's numerous references to history, mythology and his own personal experiences. His writing style is, moreover clear and lucid. It is a testament to the depth of his mind that, the conclusions recorded here appear all the more relevant and pertinent today, despite being seventy years old. Indeed, Jung's identification of man's soul with the psyche, and his bridging of the gap between scientific, philosophical and religious understandings of the world remain among the most 'modern' of interpretations of life available to us. Modern Man lacks some of the brilliant insights that fill Man and His Symbols, and it provides only cursory treatment of Jung's fascinating dream-analysis; but it is intended only as an introduction aimed at grabbing the attention of lay readers new to psychoanalysis; and at this it succeeds admirably.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Great place to begin with Jung in his own words,
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This review is from: RC Series Bundle: Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Routledge Classics) (Paperback)
I had avoided reading this because I felt that Jung could be mystical and obscure in comparison to Freud or other analysts.
After reading the brilliant dual introduction to Freud and Jung by Anthony Storr and Anthony Stevens I looked afresh for a source of Jung in his own words and I believe this is the best place to begin. Here are the essentials on dream analysis, the distinguishing features of Jung's psychology (modest in tone, acknowledging its limits, with an emphasis upon later life, crisis and spiritual malaise, creativity as an outlet), any mystical/religious content is contexualised by the selection of essays and topics. The pace, concepts and writing style are untrying and as a consequence it should or could have appeal to the general reader. I found it easier to read and understand after having read Steven's introduction to Jung but its not essential to do so. There is a good contents page but there is no accompanying index.
4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Modeern Man in Search of a Soul,
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This review is from: Modern Man in Search of a Soul, (Harvest Book) (Paperback)
This book contains various essays that cover most of Jung's varied work. A must for any thinking person who questions life, culture & society in the 21stC Western world.
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