Carl Jung

[Captain Cosine]

Is anyone here familiar with Carl Jung and his work in Psychology? I'd very much like to discuss his thoughts, as I've many questions, and no one to answer them regarding his work. I'm getting some of his books soon, but confusion is not something I enjoy too much, and always feel in a rush to get out of it. I try to bounce ideas off of friends, but they don't study the things I do, so I'm kinda on my own lol. Any help will be appreciated :)

[Ol' Man Nettal]

Is anyone here familiar with Carl Jung and his work in Psychology? I'd very much like to discuss his thoughts, as I've many questions, and no one to answer them regarding his work. I'm getting some of his books soon, but confusion is not something I enjoy too much, and always feel in a rush to get out of it. I try to bounce ideas off of friends, but they don't study the things I do, so I'm kinda on my own lol. Any help will be appreciated :)


I have read his final book ''Man And His Symbols'' which is quite interesting.
Though it was directed not to the technical psychological student, but to
moreso a mainstream audience, as it states. Don't let this deter you, the book
is very comprehensive and one emerges with more than just psychological
knowledge.

I would like to obtain his book on archetypes and so on too, perhaps you
should search for it.

If you harbour an avid interest in psychology, you might also want to
peruse Sigmund Freud. Freud has received much opposition to his theories,
and many people will be a deterrent for your plans to read him, but I urge you
not to form an opinion until you have read and understood his work yourself, as it
is invaluable. I would advocate his books ''The psychpathology of Everyday
Life'', ''The Interpretation of Dreams'', and ''The ego and id''.

If you are interested in sociology, Freud wrote a short book called
'Civilization and its discontents'. I have not actually read this, though
it may be worth looking into.




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[Captain Cosine]

Thanks for the recommendations! I started reading about Freud's theories first actually, and that's how I stumbled upon Carl Jung (that and his Shadow archetype was mentioned in a Tool song :P). But the only information I've ever obtained about both of them is from the internet, but obviously the internet isn't always a reliable source, plus everything just seems repeated almost verbatim on every site. I've never been much of a book person but hopefully these works will keep me interested. Thanks again.

[asphara]

Civilization and its discontents is a great classic, and an enjoyable read - I think beyond the pleasure principle is good too - talks about the death trive and trama. An undescovered gem is Edward Carpenter and I seriously recommend him. He's like Rousseau meets Freud meets Nietzsche, only a little bit shamanic and extremely gay! He's written some great books - Civilization; Its Cause and Cure is free on the internet. Actually I think Freud's books are two. Lacan is great and so is Laing, but they would definately come after Freud.