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Mythos and Logos in the Thought of Carl Jung
The Theory of the Collective Unconscious in Scientific Perspective
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Walter A. Shelburne - Author
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Price: $95.00
Hardcover - 180 pages |
| Release Date: July 1988 |
ISBN10: 0-88706-693-3
ISBN13: 978-0-88706-693-1
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Price: $31.95
Paperback - 180 pages |
| Release Date: July 1988 |
ISBN10: 0-88706-695-X
ISBN13: 978-0-88706-695-5
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| Summary |
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The author explores and defends the bold thesis that the idea of the collective unconscious can be reconciled with a scientific world outlook as he sketches a big picture from Jung's psychological viewpoint. In his examination of Jung's archetypes, Shelburne considers the chief critical views of the scientific import of Jung's thesis as he discusses the issue of rationality posed by the theory. There is also a discussion of how the ideas of James Hillman contrast with those of Jung on the issue of the scientific nature of archetypes. Shelburne presents scientific evidence for the existence of archetypes and shows how the theory fits in with modern evolutionary biology.
"The author shows enthusiasm for Jung's work while objectively viewing its limitations and the negative criticism attached to it. He also makes some needed clarifications in the theoretical difference between Jung's original theory of archetypes and post-Jungian archetypal theory." -- Marian L. Pauson, Director, Graduate program of Studies in Jungian thought, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
"It is impressively researched, and it makes use of the research in a balanced fashion. Everyone interested in Jung's scientific status or his notion of the collective unconscious should read this book." -- John T. Granrose, University of Georgia
Walter A. Shelburne is Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill and National University, Oakland, California. He is a founding member of the Applied Philosophy Institute based in San Jose, California.
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
1. Jung's Mental Constructs
Psyche
Unconscious
Collective Unconscious
2. Theory of Archetypes: Part 1
Introduction
The Symbolic Nature of the Archetypes
Archetypes and Instincts
3. Theory of Archetypes: Part 2
The Origin of me Archetypes
Archetypal Image and Archetype Per Se
The Archetypes as Autonomous Factors
Characterization of the Chief Archetypes
Archetypes and Synchronicity
Archetypes and Temporality
4. Critiques of the Theory of Archetypes
Introductory Remarks
Psychoanalytic Criticism
Theological Criticism
5. The Challenge of James Hillman's Archetypal Psychology
Preliminary Remarks
Characterization of Hillman's Views on Archetypes
Critique of Hillman's View
6. Jung and the Scientific Attitude: Part 1
The Question of Scientific Status
The Charge of Mysticism
Mysticism Characterized
Is Jung a Mystic?
Jung's Attitude Toward Science
7. Jung and the Scientific Attitude: Part 2
The Question of a Science of Archetypes
Jung's Methodology
8. The Study of Archetypes as a Scientific Discipline
Introduction
Falsifiability
Explanation
Evidence
Archetypes and Evolution Theory
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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