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Jung: The Key Ideas
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August 5, 2025
2.5
I must admit I did find this book on Carl Jung a little bit easier than Ruth Snowden’s book on Sigmund Freud, perhaps because the author had more of a connection with Carl Jung and his work. It was still rather clinical and dry but I felt that the writing wasn’t as sterile writing and it flowed a bit better. In addition, I do think that Carl Jung was certainly more of a progressive thinker, more thoughtful in his work, and willing to adapt and change his ideas if he could see that they weren’t working. Given that Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were both at the forefront of modern psychology and psycho-analysis, it is interesting that it is mainly Carl Jung’s ground-breaking work, theories and ideas that are still being used, even in some modified form. Details such as; psychoanalysts listening to their patients and encouraging them to talk; sitting facing them instead of behind them; the personality types; and allowing the patient to be more in control;. As I have mentioned it is better than Ruth Snowden’s book on Sigmund Freud, but it still was lacking in something, perhaps a little bit of humour, and again the cartoons did not do anything for me, they certainly didn’t provide any humour.
I must admit I did find this book on Carl Jung a little bit easier than Ruth Snowden’s book on Sigmund Freud, perhaps because the author had more of a connection with Carl Jung and his work. It was still rather clinical and dry but I felt that the writing wasn’t as sterile writing and it flowed a bit better. In addition, I do think that Carl Jung was certainly more of a progressive thinker, more thoughtful in his work, and willing to adapt and change his ideas if he could see that they weren’t working. Given that Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were both at the forefront of modern psychology and psycho-analysis, it is interesting that it is mainly Carl Jung’s ground-breaking work, theories and ideas that are still being used, even in some modified form. Details such as; psychoanalysts listening to their patients and encouraging them to talk; sitting facing them instead of behind them; the personality types; and allowing the patient to be more in control;. As I have mentioned it is better than Ruth Snowden’s book on Sigmund Freud, but it still was lacking in something, perhaps a little bit of humour, and again the cartoons did not do anything for me, they certainly didn’t provide any humour.
March 18, 2024
Carl Jung was a famous psychologist. He founded the field of Analytical Psychology. I gained most of my knowledge about him from the Persona games published by Atlus. I read other books about Jung, but that is the information that sticks out the most.
The book works to fill in the gaps. It provides a history of Jung's thought and how he gained his inspiration. It offers context for everything. It discusses his life and times.
The book's author is Ruth Snowden. She's authored several other works and ran a therapy workshop for many years.
I enjoyed the book. Thanks for reading my review, and see you next time.
The book works to fill in the gaps. It provides a history of Jung's thought and how he gained his inspiration. It offers context for everything. It discusses his life and times.
The book's author is Ruth Snowden. She's authored several other works and ran a therapy workshop for many years.
I enjoyed the book. Thanks for reading my review, and see you next time.
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