On the Nature of the Psyche

An excellent summary of Jung's basic theoretical position, On the Nature of the Psyche deals in particular with Jung's libido theory, one of the primary reasons for the intellectual split with Freud. Jung defends his position and clarifies it, clearly indicating both how it ressembles and how it differs from that of Freud. Using many illustrations from religion, anthropolgy and symbolism, Jung gives a masterly synopsis of his notions of the unconscious, its relation to consciousness, the collective unconscious and the archetypes. 'Indispensable for anyone who wants to understand something of Jung's psychology and metapsychology.' Rosemary Gordon, Journal of Analytical Psychology