Jung's 1910 A Contribution to the Psychology of Rumor (Ein Beitrag zur Psychologie des Gerüchtes) offers an examination of the psychological mechanisms underlying the creation and dissemination of rumors, framed within a specific case study. The essay explores the dynamics of a rumor initiated by a young girl, Marie X., whose retelling of a dream led to a scandalous accusation against her teacher. This text is not only a clinical analysis but also a cultural and psychological exploration of how collective unconscious dynamics can manifest in group settings. Jung decided that the rumors were modified by the immaturity of the schoolmates, and recommended to the school that the student be re-admitted.
In addition to the modern and easy-to-read translation, this updated edition includes an illuminating Afterword by the Translator, offering critical reflections on the context, philosophical underpinnings, and enduring significance of Jung's core ideas. The Afterword not only provides clarity for contemporary readers of this work specifically but also situates the work within the broader arc of Jung's philosophy, explaining this early clinical work in context. Accompanied by a timeline of Jung's life and works and other complementary material, this edition contextualizes the theories within his personal, cultural, and historical milieu, offering an indispensable guide for both newcomers and seasoned scholars of Jungian psychology.
Jung identifies the dream as the kernel of the rumor, noting its symbolic and emotionally charged content. The dream narrative, which included ambiguous and sexually suggestive imagery, became the basis for misinterpretation and elaboration by Marie's peers. Jung highlights how the fragmented and associative nature of dreams—characterized by abrupt transitions and symbolic representations—was misread as factual testimony by the teacher's students and their community. He underscores that the psychological state of the dreamer, her unconscious conflicts, and her position as a leader among her peers were central to the rumor's proliferation. Marie, having entered puberty earlier than her classmates, became a focal point for the class's latent sexual anxieties and fantasies, which were unconsciously projected onto the teacher through the medium of her dream.
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In addition to the modern and easy-to-read translation, this updated edition includes an illuminating Afterword by the Translator, offering critical reflections on the context, philosophical underpinnings, and enduring significance of Jung's core ideas. The Afterword not only provides clarity for contemporary readers of this work specifically but also situates the work within the broader arc of Jung's philosophy, explaining this early clinical work in context. Accompanied by a timeline of Jung's life and works and other complementary material, this edition contextualizes the theories within his personal, cultural, and historical milieu, offering an indispensable guide for both newcomers and seasoned scholars of Jungian psychology.
Jung identifies the dream as the kernel of the rumor, noting its symbolic and emotionally charged content. The dream narrative, which included ambiguous and sexually suggestive imagery, became the basis for misinterpretation and elaboration by Marie's peers. Jung highlights how the fragmented and associative nature of dreams—characterized by abrupt transitions and symbolic representations—was misread as factual testimony by the teacher's students and their community. He underscores that the psychological state of the dreamer, her unconscious conflicts, and her position as a leader among her peers were central to the rumor's proliferation. Marie, having entered puberty earlier than her classmates, became a focal point for the class's latent sexual anxieties and fantasies, which were unconsciously projected onto the teacher through the medium of her dream.
A Contribution to the Psychology of Rumor
Jung's 1910 A Contribution to the Psychology of Rumor (Ein Beitrag zur Psychologie des Gerüchtes) offers an examination of the psychological mechanisms underlying the creation and dissemination of rumors, framed within a specific case study. The essay explores the dynamics of a rumor initiated by a young girl, Marie X., whose retelling of a dream led to a scandalous accusation against her teacher. This text is not only a clinical analysis but also a cultural and psychological exploration of how collective unconscious dynamics can manifest in group settings. Jung decided that the rumors were modified by the immaturity of the schoolmates, and recommended to the school that the student be re-admitted.
In addition to the modern and easy-to-read translation, this updated edition includes an illuminating Afterword by the Translator, offering critical reflections on the context, philosophical underpinnings, and enduring significance of Jung's core ideas. The Afterword not only provides clarity for contemporary readers of this work specifically but also situates the work within the broader arc of Jung's philosophy, explaining this early clinical work in context. Accompanied by a timeline of Jung's life and works and other complementary material, this edition contextualizes the theories within his personal, cultural, and historical milieu, offering an indispensable guide for both newcomers and seasoned scholars of Jungian psychology.
Jung identifies the dream as the kernel of the rumor, noting its symbolic and emotionally charged content. The dream narrative, which included ambiguous and sexually suggestive imagery, became the basis for misinterpretation and elaboration by Marie's peers. Jung highlights how the fragmented and associative nature of dreams—characterized by abrupt transitions and symbolic representations—was misread as factual testimony by the teacher's students and their community. He underscores that the psychological state of the dreamer, her unconscious conflicts, and her position as a leader among her peers were central to the rumor's proliferation. Marie, having entered puberty earlier than her classmates, became a focal point for the class's latent sexual anxieties and fantasies, which were unconsciously projected onto the teacher through the medium of her dream.
In addition to the modern and easy-to-read translation, this updated edition includes an illuminating Afterword by the Translator, offering critical reflections on the context, philosophical underpinnings, and enduring significance of Jung's core ideas. The Afterword not only provides clarity for contemporary readers of this work specifically but also situates the work within the broader arc of Jung's philosophy, explaining this early clinical work in context. Accompanied by a timeline of Jung's life and works and other complementary material, this edition contextualizes the theories within his personal, cultural, and historical milieu, offering an indispensable guide for both newcomers and seasoned scholars of Jungian psychology.
Jung identifies the dream as the kernel of the rumor, noting its symbolic and emotionally charged content. The dream narrative, which included ambiguous and sexually suggestive imagery, became the basis for misinterpretation and elaboration by Marie's peers. Jung highlights how the fragmented and associative nature of dreams—characterized by abrupt transitions and symbolic representations—was misread as factual testimony by the teacher's students and their community. He underscores that the psychological state of the dreamer, her unconscious conflicts, and her position as a leader among her peers were central to the rumor's proliferation. Marie, having entered puberty earlier than her classmates, became a focal point for the class's latent sexual anxieties and fantasies, which were unconsciously projected onto the teacher through the medium of her dream.
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| BN ID: | 2940185944813 |
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| Publisher: | Minerva Heritage |
| Publication date: | 09/30/2024 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 407 KB |
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