Carl Jung

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Carl Gustav Jung (1875 - 1961), as well as being one of the pioneers of psychology, is one of the most controversial of thinkers: in spite of being largely responsible for the introduction of now-familiar psychological terms such as 'extrovert' and 'introvert', Jung has often been sidelined, remaining on the fringes of academic discourse. In this new account, Paul Bishop reclaims Jung as a major European thinker whose true significance, even now, is not fully appreciated.Carl Jung is a clear and compelling critical assessment of one of the controversial and highly influential pioneers of psychology.

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"This excellent addition to the Critical Lives series is, says Paul Bishop, 'a biography of Jung in books.' In particular, Bishop locates Jung in a philosophical and literary context, demonstrating 'how deeply and profoundly Jung belongs to a broader stream of thought in German culture.' For Jung, his library was his laboratory and so this approach is especially valuable in revealing the significance of analytical psychology as a cultural project. . . . a wonderfully rich intellectual biography." --Guardian "A complex life has been given a sensitive and complex treatment, with many small corners of thought to dwell upon. Bishop has given both the student of Jung and the casual reader much to enjoy." --Metapsychology "Unlike many biographies of Jung, this is a balanced, unbiased portrayal. As part of the 'Critical Lives' series, the volume looks at Jung's life from childhood to death, examining the culture, contemporary thought, and philosophy of the time period." --Choice

Author Bio

Paul Bishop holds the William Jacks Chair of Modern Languages at the University of Glasgow and is the author of Reading Goethe at Midlife: Ancient Wisdom, German Classicism, and Jung (2011) and Jung's Answer to Job: A Commentary (2002).