The Myth of Meaning in the Work of C.G. Jung

by Aniela Jaffé

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Book Summary

The search for meaning is a defining trait of human existence, and few thinkers have explored this terrain as deeply as Carl Gustav Jung. In The Myth of Meaning in the Work of C.G. Jung, Aniela Jaffé offers a nuanced analysis of Jung’s concepts concerning the notion of meaning. Drawing on her close personal and professional relationship with Jung, Jaffé provides clarity on the philosopher’s complex ideas, addressing how myth, symbolism, and the unconscious intertwine in the human quest for significance. This work serves as both an introduction and a critical examination, bridging Jung’s psychological theories with...

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