Jung, C. G.
Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Supplementary Volume A: The Zofingia Lectures (Collected Works of C. G. Jung - Supplements The) (Bollingen Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691259468
- author:
- Jung, C. G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Movements,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Zofingia Lectures: A Glimpse into Jung's Early Intellectual Development In 1895, C.G. Jung enrolled in medical school at Basel University and soon became a member of the Zofingia Society, a student fraternity that would influence his intellectual growth for years to come. Over the next four years, Jung delivered five lectures to his fellow society members, exploring topics such as empirical psychology, spiritualism, and the occult. These early talks reveal an individual who was already diverging from the psychoanalytic path that would eventually define Freudian thought. Instead, Jung's interests lay in illuminating the metaphysical and spiritual dimensions of human experience. This collection of lectures provides a unique insight into Jung's intellectual development and offers a fascinating glimpse into the formative years of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. With its concise and accessible content, this supplementary volume is an excellent addition to any library or collection focused on psychology, philosophy, or the history of ideas.