How do your dreams (and the unconscious) relate to your conscious, everyday life? Jung answers this question by relaying fascinating case studies and examples from anthropology. In this essay, Jung lays out some of his basic ideas on symbols and dream interpretation (highlighting some of the differences between his method and Freud's). Jung brings a great variety of stories to the table: from ancient African tribes to some of his own patients (including a fascinating tale of how one man's large ego led him to think he could fly).
Book: Man and His Symbols by Carl G Jung, Joseph L. Henderson, M. L. von Franz, Aniele Jaffe and Jolande Jacobi
Illustrated throughout with revealing images, this is the first and only work in which the world-famous Swiss psychologist explains to the layperson his enormously influential theory of symbolism as revealed in dreams.
The essays in the book are as follows:
"Approaching the Unconscious" (Carl Jung)-- for those who don't know his work, this is a very nice introduction to most of the basic points.
"Ancient Myths and Modern Man" (Joseph L. Henderson)-- examines symbols as they appear in both myth and modern day culture.
"The Process of Individuation" (M.-L. von Franz)-- treats patterns of dreams over the lifetime of the individual. A good look at the concept of Animus and Anima.
"Symbolism in the Visual Arts" (Aniele Jaffe)-- looks at the progression of sacred symbol to art.
"Symbols in an Individual Analysis" (Jolande Jacobi)-- Describes the treatment through dream analysis of a young Swiss man.
Audiobook: Man and His Symbols: Approaching the Unconscious
(audio version of the first essay of Man and His Symbols written by Carl G. Jung and read by Lopez Morillas)
Jung's text is a particularly apt manuscript for audiobooks. Jung's last work, the essay was written to explain the Jungian approach to the lay audience. It's ripe with examples, which are simply and brilliantly read by Lopez-Morillas.
The essays in the book are as follows:
"Approaching the Unconscious" (Carl Jung)-- for those who dont know his work, this is a very nice introduction to most of the basic points.
"Ancient Myths and Modern Man" (Joseph L. Henderson)-- examines symbols as they appear in both myth and modern day culture.
"The Process of Individuation" (M.-L. von Franz)-- treats patterns of dreams over the lifetime of the individual. A good look at the concept of Animus and Anima.
"Symbolism in the Visual Arts" (Aniele Jaffe)-- IMO the weakest chapter, looks at the progression of sacred symbol to art.
"Symbols in an Individual Analysis" (Jolande Jacobi)-- Describes the treatment through dream analysis of a young Swiss man.
