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Jung's Map of the Soul: An Introduction | 
 enlarge | Author: Murray Stein
Publisher: Open Court
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 42669
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0812693760
Dewey Decimal Number: 150.1954
EAN: 9780812693768
ASIN: 0812693760
Publication Date: December 30, 1998
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 An introduction to Jung's psychology June 13, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an introduction to Jung's towering works, which consist of 18 volumes of Collected Works, 3 volumes of Letters and other writings. Jung was like an ancient mapmaker - The Christopher Columbus of the inner world. His discoveries of archetypal psychology and the collective unconscious set his map apart from other explorers of the psyche.
I know Jung used the term "ego" to describe the center of consciousness, like the author in this book. But personally I think it's slightly deceiving - I would use the word "mind" instead. Because it's the mind that is the locus of the decisionmaking and free will, not ego. To me ego is something one builds up to fiddle with the outer world (Compare to Jung's term "persona").
Anyhow, I found this book slightly confusing all in all. There must be better introductions to Jung...
 Jung - Best concise introduction... March 16, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is the best concise guide to Jung that I am aware of. Every chapter is engaging and the author's deep understanding and ability to express Jung's ideas comes through vividly on every page. I also like that Stein quotes Jung liberally to illustrate important points and places Jung's ideas in context. Jung is sometimes difficult to interpret because of how he approached various subjects during different periods of his life and because of his writing style. This book cuts through the potential confusion, gets to the point and also adds value in terms of depth beyond just presenting basic concepts. If you want a good introduction in Jung's own words, then Aion is probably a good alternative. However, I think this book adds considerable value beyond just reading Aion or Carl Jung's other works randomly. If you want to read some works by Jung that are more accessible, then you may enjoy reading his lectures. These are often easier to understand than his books. There are also some nice collections of Jung's writings by topic.
A Primer On Jungian Psychology June 17, 2001
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is based on a lengthy taped series by Stein given at the Chicago Jung institute. The lectures are truly outstanding! Somehow, though, the book is only about 90% outstanding. That's still a strong recommendation! Stein is one of my favorites of the current generation of Jungian analysts. He also has a seminary degree, and (in true Jungian style) his best works focus on the psychology of religion. In this book, Stein intelligently explains many of the basic (and some not-so-basic) Jungian concepts. Even if you're familiar with these, Stein's perspective is worth examining. He has a number of unique things to say about some of these ideas.The taped series is still available from the Chicago Institute, if you prefer audio. There's also another long audio series by Stein which is equally (if not more) profound---"A Psychological Interpretation Of The Bible." Much as I like Edward Edinger's Jungian books on Biblical themes, this other series by Stein is even better! Someday, hopefully, it will find its way into print.
Excellent intro for beginners.... October 14, 1999
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
...to Jung's often complicated thought. The description of the structure and dynamics of the Self was particularly clear and readable. Recommended. -- Craig Chalquist, M.S., creator of the Thineownself self-exploration site.
 Excellent introduction to Jung January 24, 1999
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
This provided an excellent introduction to Jung for me (a lay person) but it could use a pointer to some follow-up at the end. It leaves the reader with the thought: "Where do I proceed from here?", directly into the mass of Jung's works?
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