@firesideangel | Advice/guidance for reading Carl Jung if I've only barely read Nietzsche and Freud? Prior reading of other thinkers required, recommended, or mostly unnecessary? Any good places to start? Thx

firesideangel

Sep 28, 2024 10:15 PM

Advice/guidance for reading Carl Jung if I've only barely read Nietzsche and Freud? Prior reading of other thinkers required, recommended, or mostly unnecessary? Any good places to start? Thx

rogue_insider

5 months ago

The Portable Jung (1976) is a good starting collection.

lispectorgadget

5 months ago

I agree with Man and His Symbols as a good place to start—the “This Jungian Life” podcast also has some good breakdowns of concepts.

literati

6 months ago

I'd start with Man and his Symbols. You don't need much prior knowledge.

heaven

6 months ago

Just started this in a two person book club, it seems to be easily read, and the art/photos are a great way to relate to the text