@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

4 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

lispectorgadget

4 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

4 months ago

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

heaven

4 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