Archetype, Attachment, Analysis: Jungian Psychology and the Emergent Mind

by Jean Knox

Archetype, Attachment, Analysis is a well-researched presentation of new material that offers a revision and reinterpretation of Jung's archetypal hypothesis. The author's ground breaking new exploration of expanding knowledge from other disciplines such as cognitive science and developmental psychology, and attachment theory and research evidence sheds important new light on Jungian theory and practice. Using information gathered through laboratory investigations and natural observational studies Jean Knox brings the notion of archetypes up to date and considers the implications of new paradigms for clinical work with patients. This book will become essential reading for all professionals and students of analytical psychology.

Genres: Psychology

Kindle Edition

First published April 10, 2003

Reviews

[Qasim Zafar · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author first goes through the descriptions provided by Jung about what an archetype is, then the author analyzes which descriptions hold up in the face of current scientific knowledge, and finally the author spends a great deal of time on using developmental models to explain the manner in which internal working models develop and impact the development of archetypal models within the personality of an individual.

Anyone going into this book can use it to gain an understanding of developmental models, but considering that this is a comparative text, I would recommend atleast a basic understanding of Jung's theory of archetypes to get the most out of this book.

[Frater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on the bringing Jungian psychology into a solid relationship with modern day psychoanalysis, Cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and attachment theory.