| Description |
xiv, 233 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Opposites in the whole self -- Opposites in early Nietzsche-- metaphysical, aesthetic, and psychological opposites -- Opposites in Nietzsche post-1878-- the denial of metaphysical opposites -- The übermensch as a union of opposites -- Opposites in the Jungian model of the psyche -- The self as a union of opposites -- The potential influence of Nietzsche's model on that of Jung -- The disagreement between Nietzsche and Jung-- the process of uniting opposites -- The similarities between Nietzsche and Jung-- the whole self in the union of opposites -- Jung's rejection of Nietzsche's model -- Nietzsche's madness-- a Jungian critique of Nietzsche's model -- Nietzsche's absolution-- a metacritique of Jung's critique of Nietzsche's model -- Jung's shadow-- the ambiguities of Jung's reception of Nietzsche resolved -- Jung's madness-- a Nietzschean critique of Jung's model |
| Summary |
"Nietzsche and Jung demonstrates how our understanding of analytical psychology can be enriched by investigating its philosophical roots, and considers whether the whole self is a realistic possibility for each of us. This book will prove fascinating reading for students in psychology, philosophy and religion as well as practicing Jungian analysts."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [217]-227) and index |
| Subject |
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900.
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Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961.
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| LC no. |
2004003889 |
| ISBN |
1583918337 |
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1583918329 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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