Introduction to the Collected Works of C. G. Jung

Clifford Mayes is professor of educational psychology at Brigham Young University. He is the author of several books and over forty scholarly articles on educational psychology, curriculum theory, and multiculturalism.

In this introduction to Jung’s works, Mayes brings Jungian thought into contemporary culture, using modern-day situations as examples. Mayes describes and discusses Jungian terminology, concepts, and theories in a clear, accessible manner and reminds readers of Jung’s warning against concretization of language and dogma. Jung’s interest in world religions, multicultural perspectives, and lifespan development aligns him with current popular culture. Mayes covers Jung’s philosophical influences and integrates humanistic and transpersonal psychology into the blend and also addresses the cultural politics of sexual identity (current day anti-Jung sentiments). Establishing a solid foundation for studying the works of Jung, Mayes's book is a refreshing addition to Jungian scholarship, reminding readers that at the core of Jung's thought is the individual’s psycho-spiritual journey toward individuation. The volume includes extensive references.Summing Up:Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.

• IntroductionJung’s Philosophy of PsychologyThe Origins of Depth Psychology: Freudian and Post-Freudian TheoryThe Ego and Its Relation to the Shadow: The First Half of Life in Jungian PsychologyThe Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious: An Introduction to the “Self” and the Second Half of LifeOther Elements of Jungian PsychologyA Psychology of Spirit