Cryptomnesia
This early 1905 work delves into the concept of cryptomnesia further (original German title: Kryptomnesia), where forgotten memories surface and are mistaken for original thoughts. Jung examines the implications of cryptomnesia for the understanding of the unconscious and creativity, setting a foundation for his later work on the collective unconscious.
This updated edition features a modern, accessible translation designed to make Carl Jung's early scientific works-originally written for academic audiences-readable and engaging for contemporary readers. Complementing the translation is an illuminating Afterword by the translator, which delves into the philosophical foundations, historical context, and enduring relevance of Jung's ideas. The Afterword not only clarifies this particular work for today's audience but also situates it within the broader trajectory of Jung's intellectual and clinical development. In his early 1902 On the Psychology and Pathology of so-called Occult Phenomena, he describes this French concept: "Cryptomnesia refers to a memory image that emerges without being immediately recognized as such, possibly only becoming apparent through later recognition or abstract reasoning. These images do not bear the typical characteristics of memory images, as they are not connected to the relevant superconscious ego complex. Cryptomnesia is not an additional achievement in the true sense of the word. The conscious memory does not experience an increase in its function but merely an enrichment of its content. Automatism simply makes certain areas indirectly accessible to the conscious mind that were previously closed to it. The unconscious does not accomplish anything qualitatively or quantitatively beyond the abilities of the conscious mind. Cryptomnesia is therefore only an apparent additional performance, unlike hypermnesia, which represents an actual increase in function."
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This updated edition features a modern, accessible translation designed to make Carl Jung's early scientific works-originally written for academic audiences-readable and engaging for contemporary readers. Complementing the translation is an illuminating Afterword by the translator, which delves into the philosophical foundations, historical context, and enduring relevance of Jung's ideas. The Afterword not only clarifies this particular work for today's audience but also situates it within the broader trajectory of Jung's intellectual and clinical development. In his early 1902 On the Psychology and Pathology of so-called Occult Phenomena, he describes this French concept: "Cryptomnesia refers to a memory image that emerges without being immediately recognized as such, possibly only becoming apparent through later recognition or abstract reasoning. These images do not bear the typical characteristics of memory images, as they are not connected to the relevant superconscious ego complex. Cryptomnesia is not an additional achievement in the true sense of the word. The conscious memory does not experience an increase in its function but merely an enrichment of its content. Automatism simply makes certain areas indirectly accessible to the conscious mind that were previously closed to it. The unconscious does not accomplish anything qualitatively or quantitatively beyond the abilities of the conscious mind. Cryptomnesia is therefore only an apparent additional performance, unlike hypermnesia, which represents an actual increase in function."
Cryptomnesia
This early 1905 work delves into the concept of cryptomnesia further (original German title: Kryptomnesia), where forgotten memories surface and are mistaken for original thoughts. Jung examines the implications of cryptomnesia for the understanding of the unconscious and creativity, setting a foundation for his later work on the collective unconscious.
This updated edition features a modern, accessible translation designed to make Carl Jung's early scientific works-originally written for academic audiences-readable and engaging for contemporary readers. Complementing the translation is an illuminating Afterword by the translator, which delves into the philosophical foundations, historical context, and enduring relevance of Jung's ideas. The Afterword not only clarifies this particular work for today's audience but also situates it within the broader trajectory of Jung's intellectual and clinical development. In his early 1902 On the Psychology and Pathology of so-called Occult Phenomena, he describes this French concept: "Cryptomnesia refers to a memory image that emerges without being immediately recognized as such, possibly only becoming apparent through later recognition or abstract reasoning. These images do not bear the typical characteristics of memory images, as they are not connected to the relevant superconscious ego complex. Cryptomnesia is not an additional achievement in the true sense of the word. The conscious memory does not experience an increase in its function but merely an enrichment of its content. Automatism simply makes certain areas indirectly accessible to the conscious mind that were previously closed to it. The unconscious does not accomplish anything qualitatively or quantitatively beyond the abilities of the conscious mind. Cryptomnesia is therefore only an apparent additional performance, unlike hypermnesia, which represents an actual increase in function."
This updated edition features a modern, accessible translation designed to make Carl Jung's early scientific works-originally written for academic audiences-readable and engaging for contemporary readers. Complementing the translation is an illuminating Afterword by the translator, which delves into the philosophical foundations, historical context, and enduring relevance of Jung's ideas. The Afterword not only clarifies this particular work for today's audience but also situates it within the broader trajectory of Jung's intellectual and clinical development. In his early 1902 On the Psychology and Pathology of so-called Occult Phenomena, he describes this French concept: "Cryptomnesia refers to a memory image that emerges without being immediately recognized as such, possibly only becoming apparent through later recognition or abstract reasoning. These images do not bear the typical characteristics of memory images, as they are not connected to the relevant superconscious ego complex. Cryptomnesia is not an additional achievement in the true sense of the word. The conscious memory does not experience an increase in its function but merely an enrichment of its content. Automatism simply makes certain areas indirectly accessible to the conscious mind that were previously closed to it. The unconscious does not accomplish anything qualitatively or quantitatively beyond the abilities of the conscious mind. Cryptomnesia is therefore only an apparent additional performance, unlike hypermnesia, which represents an actual increase in function."
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783689384791 |
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| Publisher: | Minerva Heritage |
| Publication date: | 09/29/2024 |
| Pages: | 96 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.25(d) |
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