Jung on Death and Immortality [Paperback]

C. G. Jung (Author), Jenny Yates (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 1999 | Series: Encountering Jung

"As a doctor, I make every effort to strengthen the belief in immortality, especially with older patients when such questions come threateningly close. For, seen in correct psychological perspective, death is not an end but a goal, and life's inclination towards death begins as soon as the meridian is past."--C.G. Jung, commentary on The Secret of the Golden Flower

Here collected for the first time are Jung's views on death and immortality, his writings often coinciding with the death of the most significant people in his life. The book shows many of the major themes running throughout the writings, including the relativity of space and time surrounding death, the link between transference and death, and the archetypes shared among the world's religions at the depths of the Self. The book includes selections from "On Resurrection," "The Soul and Death," "Concerning Rebirth," "Psychological Commentary on The Tibetan Book of the Dead" from the Collected Works, "Letter to Pastor Pfafflin" from Letters, and "On Life after Death."

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Laypersons and specialists alike will find this selection of Jung's writings usefully arranged and absorbing . . . Yates's personal and lucid introduction stands apart from the usual, and she contributes much by tying events in Jung's life (and her own) to these letters and essays. -- Lita Kurth, Religious Studies Review

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"A valuable collection of Jung's writings on the fundamental existential issue of death and the ever-present question regarding immortality, which are explored by Jung in his typical subjective and objective manner. Jung's views on these essential topics are even more important today as we prepare to enter the new millennium."--David H. Rosen, M.D., Texas A&M University

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (October 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069100675X
• ISBN-13: 978-0691006758
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist, an influential thinker and the founder of analytical psychology (also known as Jungian psychology). Jung's radical approach to psychology has been influential in the field of depth psychology and in counter-cultural movements across the globe. Jung is considered as the first modern psychologist to state that the human psyche is "by nature religious" and to explore it in depth. His many major works include "Analytic Psychology: Its Theory and Practice," "Man and His Symbols," "Memories, Dreams, Reflections," "The Collected Works of Carl G. Jung," and "The Red Book."

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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful and essential, April 11, 2011

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This review is from: Jung on Death and Immortality (Paperback)

Although all talk about 'life after death' is absurd according to the basic axioms of modern, materialistic science, there is still those who like to think deeper over the matter. Not surprisingly Carl Jung - one of the greatest psychologists and philosophers ever - was among those who could see beyond the prejudices of his time.

In this book we get all the colors of Jung's rainbow: the depth of his wisdom, his profound intellectual knowledge, but also his complete inability to see anything in any text except a reflection of his own ideas.

Jenny Yates has made a brilliant selection, mixing the obvious excerpts from Jung's memoires and the introduction to "The Tibetan Book of The Death" with some real gems. She has also written an excellent introduction making this one of the best volumes of the 'encountering Jung' series.

Essential for everyone interested in the more spiritual/mystical side of Jung. As well as for anyone fascinated with the eternal mystery of death and dying.