Jung on Synchronicity and the Paranormal (Paperback)

by C. G. Jung (Author), Roderick Main (Editor)

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This is an admirable collection of Jungs writings on synchronicity and the paranormal that sheds light on the genesis of this important concept. Roderick Mains scholarly introduction covers the whole range of phenomena, theories and experiences in the main body of the selections. With carefully chosen quotations and searching analysis he teases out Jungs meaning and does not hesitate to point out ambiguities and confusions. - Network --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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C. G. Jung had a lifelong interest in the paranormal that culminated in his influential theory of synchronicity. Combining extracts taken from the Collected Works; letters; the autobiographical Memories, Dreams, Reflections; and transcripts of seminars, Jung on Synchronicity and the Paranormal sets out clearly his seminal contribution to our understanding of this controversial area.

In his introduction, Roderick Main discusses Jung's encounters with and observations of the paranormal, the influences that contributed to his theory of synchronicity, and the central ideas of the theory itself. The selections include Jung's writings on mediumistic trance phenomena, spirits and hauntings, anomalous events in the development and practice of analytical psychology, and the divinatory techniques of astrology and the I Ching. The book also features Jung's most lucid account of his theory in the form of his short essay "On Synchronicity," and a number of Jung's less-known writings on parapsychology, his astrological experiment, and the relationship between mind and body.

Jung on Synchronicity and the Paranormal addresses subjects that were fundamental to Jung's personal and professional development. Probing deeply into the theory of synchronicity, Roderick Main clarifies issues that have long been a source of confusion to Jung's readers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (October 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0691058377
• ISBN-13: 978-0691058375
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #328,331 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A vital companion book for Jung's work on parapsychology, January 3, 2007

By	R. Xadian "Student of Life" (Marietta, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book prior to reading Jung's "Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle". Since most of Jung's original work has been translated & can be a bit obscure at times, this companion book offers many important insights into Jung's work. It is well written & clear, but you have to take the time to "listen" to what you are reading as opposed to just attempting to gloss over it. This companion book is extremely helpful. I highly recommend it for those attempting self-exploration or studying for degree classes in psychology.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Synchronicity - an acausal connection between events, October 7, 2008

By	Jyriii - See all my reviews

Jung had his share of paranormal experiences. For example, while writing his mythical "Seven Sermons to the Dead" he claims to have had encounters with helpful spirits. In this book there is a collection of various excerpts from his published texts.

Jung's concept of synchronicity concentrates on the spontaneous cases of correlating coincidences. For sometimes it seems like there existed an acausal connection between events. Jung stated that synchronistic phenomena are actually common in the observation of unconscious. He even suggested that they may have a direct connection with an archetypal content. The simultaneous occurrence of identical thoughts, symbols, or psychic states may therefore be a manifestation of primordial unity.