"On the Conflicts of the Child's Soul" (original title "Über Konflikte der kindlichen Seele") was first published inside the "Jahrbuch fur psychoanalytische und psychopathologische foschungen" which included essays by Bleuler and Freud. It illustrates his further departure from the Freudian school of thought and his exploration into the deeper and broader aspects of the human psyche. Jung believed that children naturally gravitate towards certain symbols and myths as part of their psychological development, a perspective he would elaborate on more in his later works on the collective unconscious and archetypes. Unlike Freud, who emphasized childhood experiences and especially early sexual experiences as the dominant forces shaping the personality, Jung introduced the notion that children also possess innate ideas – precursors to his later, more refined concept of archetypes. He suggests that these are universally present and influence the child's experience of the world.
This early work explores the early psychological development of children through a psychobiological lens, presenting nuanced observations of how children resolve inner conflicts arising from their growing awareness of sexuality, individuality, and family dynamics. Rooted in Jung's departure from Freudian psychoanalysis, the text examines how children's curiosity and imagination play a central role in shaping their cognitive and emotional responses to complex and often taboo topics such as birth, death, and sexuality.
This updated edition offers a fresh, accessible translation of Carl Jung's early scientific writings, originally intended for an academic audience. The translation is accompanied by a thought-provoking Afterword by the translator, which explores the philosophical foundations, historical context, and lasting impact of Jung's ideas from his early clinical work under Freud to his later metaphysical philosophy such as Aion and Synchronicity. Beyond clarifying this work specifically, the Afterword situates it within the broader framework of Jung's intellectual and clinical evolution, offering readers a deeper understanding of his early contributions in relation to thinkers such as Schopenhauer, Einstein, Nietzsche and other influences on early Psychology. Supplementary materials, including a detailed timeline of Jung's life and works, further contextualize his theories within their personal, cultural, and historical dimensions. This edition ensures that both newcomers and seasoned scholars can fully appreciate the origins and significance of Jungian psychology, from it's humble roots to it's modern implications.
Jung suggests that childhood conflicts often arise from the tension between instinctual drives and the burgeoning cognitive processes that attempt to mediate them. For example, he discusses how a child's initial sexual curiosity is not aimed at achieving adult-like sexual gratification, but rather catalyzes intellectual growth and imaginative exploration. Jung rejects Freud's concept of the polymorphously perverse child, suggesting instead that early infantile sexuality is polyvalent - a seedbed for both later sexual function and higher mental activities. This view underscores the transformative potential of early libido, which, when channeled into creative and cognitive outlets, can prevent neurotic regression and promote developmental progress.
A recurring theme in Jung's analysis is the importance of imaginative narratives in resolving childhood conflicts. He documents the child's preference for mythological or fantastic explanations over factual ones, such as a child's imaginative birth story involving angels and storks. Jung suggests that these symbolic narratives serve a dual function, helping the child to cope with existential uncertainties while stimulating cognitive abstraction, a precursor to cultural and intellectual development. He cautions against imposing rigidly factual explanations on children, advocating instead an educational approach that respects the interplay of imagination.
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This early work explores the early psychological development of children through a psychobiological lens, presenting nuanced observations of how children resolve inner conflicts arising from their growing awareness of sexuality, individuality, and family dynamics. Rooted in Jung's departure from Freudian psychoanalysis, the text examines how children's curiosity and imagination play a central role in shaping their cognitive and emotional responses to complex and often taboo topics such as birth, death, and sexuality.
This updated edition offers a fresh, accessible translation of Carl Jung's early scientific writings, originally intended for an academic audience. The translation is accompanied by a thought-provoking Afterword by the translator, which explores the philosophical foundations, historical context, and lasting impact of Jung's ideas from his early clinical work under Freud to his later metaphysical philosophy such as Aion and Synchronicity. Beyond clarifying this work specifically, the Afterword situates it within the broader framework of Jung's intellectual and clinical evolution, offering readers a deeper understanding of his early contributions in relation to thinkers such as Schopenhauer, Einstein, Nietzsche and other influences on early Psychology. Supplementary materials, including a detailed timeline of Jung's life and works, further contextualize his theories within their personal, cultural, and historical dimensions. This edition ensures that both newcomers and seasoned scholars can fully appreciate the origins and significance of Jungian psychology, from it's humble roots to it's modern implications.
Jung suggests that childhood conflicts often arise from the tension between instinctual drives and the burgeoning cognitive processes that attempt to mediate them. For example, he discusses how a child's initial sexual curiosity is not aimed at achieving adult-like sexual gratification, but rather catalyzes intellectual growth and imaginative exploration. Jung rejects Freud's concept of the polymorphously perverse child, suggesting instead that early infantile sexuality is polyvalent - a seedbed for both later sexual function and higher mental activities. This view underscores the transformative potential of early libido, which, when channeled into creative and cognitive outlets, can prevent neurotic regression and promote developmental progress.
A recurring theme in Jung's analysis is the importance of imaginative narratives in resolving childhood conflicts. He documents the child's preference for mythological or fantastic explanations over factual ones, such as a child's imaginative birth story involving angels and storks. Jung suggests that these symbolic narratives serve a dual function, helping the child to cope with existential uncertainties while stimulating cognitive abstraction, a precursor to cultural and intellectual development. He cautions against imposing rigidly factual explanations on children, advocating instead an educational approach that respects the interplay of imagination.
On the Conflicts of the Child's Soul
"On the Conflicts of the Child's Soul" (original title "Über Konflikte der kindlichen Seele") was first published inside the "Jahrbuch fur psychoanalytische und psychopathologische foschungen" which included essays by Bleuler and Freud. It illustrates his further departure from the Freudian school of thought and his exploration into the deeper and broader aspects of the human psyche. Jung believed that children naturally gravitate towards certain symbols and myths as part of their psychological development, a perspective he would elaborate on more in his later works on the collective unconscious and archetypes. Unlike Freud, who emphasized childhood experiences and especially early sexual experiences as the dominant forces shaping the personality, Jung introduced the notion that children also possess innate ideas – precursors to his later, more refined concept of archetypes. He suggests that these are universally present and influence the child's experience of the world.
This early work explores the early psychological development of children through a psychobiological lens, presenting nuanced observations of how children resolve inner conflicts arising from their growing awareness of sexuality, individuality, and family dynamics. Rooted in Jung's departure from Freudian psychoanalysis, the text examines how children's curiosity and imagination play a central role in shaping their cognitive and emotional responses to complex and often taboo topics such as birth, death, and sexuality.
This updated edition offers a fresh, accessible translation of Carl Jung's early scientific writings, originally intended for an academic audience. The translation is accompanied by a thought-provoking Afterword by the translator, which explores the philosophical foundations, historical context, and lasting impact of Jung's ideas from his early clinical work under Freud to his later metaphysical philosophy such as Aion and Synchronicity. Beyond clarifying this work specifically, the Afterword situates it within the broader framework of Jung's intellectual and clinical evolution, offering readers a deeper understanding of his early contributions in relation to thinkers such as Schopenhauer, Einstein, Nietzsche and other influences on early Psychology. Supplementary materials, including a detailed timeline of Jung's life and works, further contextualize his theories within their personal, cultural, and historical dimensions. This edition ensures that both newcomers and seasoned scholars can fully appreciate the origins and significance of Jungian psychology, from it's humble roots to it's modern implications.
Jung suggests that childhood conflicts often arise from the tension between instinctual drives and the burgeoning cognitive processes that attempt to mediate them. For example, he discusses how a child's initial sexual curiosity is not aimed at achieving adult-like sexual gratification, but rather catalyzes intellectual growth and imaginative exploration. Jung rejects Freud's concept of the polymorphously perverse child, suggesting instead that early infantile sexuality is polyvalent - a seedbed for both later sexual function and higher mental activities. This view underscores the transformative potential of early libido, which, when channeled into creative and cognitive outlets, can prevent neurotic regression and promote developmental progress.
A recurring theme in Jung's analysis is the importance of imaginative narratives in resolving childhood conflicts. He documents the child's preference for mythological or fantastic explanations over factual ones, such as a child's imaginative birth story involving angels and storks. Jung suggests that these symbolic narratives serve a dual function, helping the child to cope with existential uncertainties while stimulating cognitive abstraction, a precursor to cultural and intellectual development. He cautions against imposing rigidly factual explanations on children, advocating instead an educational approach that respects the interplay of imagination.
This early work explores the early psychological development of children through a psychobiological lens, presenting nuanced observations of how children resolve inner conflicts arising from their growing awareness of sexuality, individuality, and family dynamics. Rooted in Jung's departure from Freudian psychoanalysis, the text examines how children's curiosity and imagination play a central role in shaping their cognitive and emotional responses to complex and often taboo topics such as birth, death, and sexuality.
This updated edition offers a fresh, accessible translation of Carl Jung's early scientific writings, originally intended for an academic audience. The translation is accompanied by a thought-provoking Afterword by the translator, which explores the philosophical foundations, historical context, and lasting impact of Jung's ideas from his early clinical work under Freud to his later metaphysical philosophy such as Aion and Synchronicity. Beyond clarifying this work specifically, the Afterword situates it within the broader framework of Jung's intellectual and clinical evolution, offering readers a deeper understanding of his early contributions in relation to thinkers such as Schopenhauer, Einstein, Nietzsche and other influences on early Psychology. Supplementary materials, including a detailed timeline of Jung's life and works, further contextualize his theories within their personal, cultural, and historical dimensions. This edition ensures that both newcomers and seasoned scholars can fully appreciate the origins and significance of Jungian psychology, from it's humble roots to it's modern implications.
Jung suggests that childhood conflicts often arise from the tension between instinctual drives and the burgeoning cognitive processes that attempt to mediate them. For example, he discusses how a child's initial sexual curiosity is not aimed at achieving adult-like sexual gratification, but rather catalyzes intellectual growth and imaginative exploration. Jung rejects Freud's concept of the polymorphously perverse child, suggesting instead that early infantile sexuality is polyvalent - a seedbed for both later sexual function and higher mental activities. This view underscores the transformative potential of early libido, which, when channeled into creative and cognitive outlets, can prevent neurotic regression and promote developmental progress.
A recurring theme in Jung's analysis is the importance of imaginative narratives in resolving childhood conflicts. He documents the child's preference for mythological or fantastic explanations over factual ones, such as a child's imaginative birth story involving angels and storks. Jung suggests that these symbolic narratives serve a dual function, helping the child to cope with existential uncertainties while stimulating cognitive abstraction, a precursor to cultural and intellectual development. He cautions against imposing rigidly factual explanations on children, advocating instead an educational approach that respects the interplay of imagination.
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| BN ID: | 2940185944615 |
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| Publisher: | Minerva Heritage |
| Publication date: | 09/30/2024 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 376 KB |
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