Which Jung book should I start with?
If I were asked by a beginner what work to start with among Jung’s oeuvre, I would suggest The Undiscovered Self first, followed by Jung’s memoir, and C.G. Jung Speaking. These would give a basic sense of both the man and his perspective.
What does Carl Jung say about God?
In Jung’s view, the truth about God is complex because God is a mystery whose nature is beyond human comprehension. In trying to understand God, we each create our own image of him – and the image is never accurate.
Was Jung INFJ or INTJ?
According to John Beebe, Jung’s type was INTJ. Jung described himself as an introverted intuitive thinking type.
What are 6 of the 12 Jungian archetypes?
There are twelve brand archetypes: The Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Outlaw, Explorer, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Lover, Caregiver, Jester, and Sage.
What is best Jung biography?
1. Memories, Dreams, Reflections by CG Jung. Jung described this as his “so-called autobiography”. Not published until 1964, almost three years after his death, it has been in print ever since.
How does Carl Jung view religion?
Jung believed that religion was a natural expression of the collective unconscious whilst Freud believed it was a collective neurosis. Jung thought that religiousness was a way of aiding the process of individuation: the exploration of ourselves and the final acceptance of who we are.
What archetype is Jesus?
We can believe in Jesus as the historical expression of the ultimate archetype, the divine hero. We can believe that his embodiment of that archetype is a paradigm for our own humanity. We can believe that Christianity is a way of living, rather than a way of believing. We can believe that we can do it too.
How does Jung view religion?
Which MBTI is most secretive?
INTPs can certainly be secretive people, mostly because they keep a lot inside. They don’t feel comfortable sharing with most people, and can even struggle to open up to those they trust. INTPs are independent people who can often keep secrets to themselves without fully realizing they are doing this.
How do I find my Jungian shadow?
3 STEPS TO VISUALIZE YOUR SHADOW
- Bring to light someone in your life who judges you harshly. Imagine this person gazing at you derisively.
- Now take up their perspective.
- Once you really feel the feelings, push them out in front of you and give them a face and figure that looks like a version of you, a lesser version.
What should I read about Jung?
Deirdre Bair’s top 10 Jungian books
- Memories, Dreams, Reflections by CG Jung.
- Modern Man in Search of a Soul by CG Jung.
- Man and His Symbols by CG Jung (ed)
- Jung and the Post-Jungians by Andrew Samuels.
- The Jungians by Thomas B Kirsch.
- On Jung by Anthony Stevens.
- Jung by Anthony Storr.
- The Vision Thing by Thomas Singer (ed)
What are the best Carl Jung books to read?
The best Carl Jung books below are the top picks from my long list of all Carl Jung’s books, ranked by a combination of Goodreads rating, number of Goodreads reviews and publication date. The aim is to surface what’s most loved, what’s most popular and what’s proven timelessly relevant. 1. The Red Book – C.G. Jung 2. Psychological Types – C.G. Jung
What is Carl Jung’s full name?
Jung considered ind Carl Gustav Jung (/jʊŋ/; German: [ˈkarl ˈɡʊstaf jʊŋ]), often referred to as C. G. Jung, was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded analytical psychology.
What is individuation According to Carl Jung?
Jung considered individuation to be the central process of human development. Jung created some of the best known psychological concepts, including the archetype, the collective unconscious, the complex, and synchronicity.