Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Jung's Mental Constructs Psyche Unconscious Collective Unconscious 2. Theory of Archetypes: Part 1 Introduction The Symbolic Nature of the Archetypes Archetypes and Instincts 3. Theory of Archetypes: Part 2 The Origin of me Archetypes Archetypal Image and Archetype Per Se The Archetypes as Autonomous Factors Characterization of the Chief Archetypes Archetypes and Synchronicity Archetypes and Temporality 4. Critiques of the Theory of Archetypes Introductory Remarks Psychoanalytic Criticism Theological Criticism 5. The Challenge of James Hillman's Archetypal Psychology Preliminary Remarks Characterization of Hillman's Views on Archetypes Critique of Hillman's View Index

About the Author

Walter A. Shelburne is Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill and National University, Oakland, California. He is a founding member of the Applied Philosophy Institute based in San Jose, California.

Reviews

"The author shows enthusiasm for Jung's work while objectively viewing its limitations and the negative criticism attached to it. He also makes some needed clarifications in the theoretical difference between Jung's original theory of archetypes and post-Jungian archetypal theory." - Marian L. Pauson, Director, Graduate program of Studies in Jungian thought, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia "It is impressively researched, and it makes use of the research in a balanced fashion. Everyone interested in Jung's scientific status or his notion of the collective unconscious should read this book." - John T. Granrose, University of Georgia