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A review by jamesdanielhorn
The Undiscovered Self by C.G. Jung, R.F.C. Hull
5.0
This is a work of genius, and one only born of many years of thought and study. It is shocking how poignant and relevant a work like this remains, and it’s sad we have not taken it’s point to heart and implemented even the seeds of change it recommends.
Maybe it’s our lack of time and focus, for this is no easy read despite it’s length, and these sentences while clear are incredibly dense. Jung does not mince his words. The NYT called this “a passionate plea for individual integrity.” While I felt this a fitting surface summary, it does not summarize the whole or the text. It is also a passionate plea for, actualization of our whole true selves, and a community based thereof, while also showing us the error of our ways; errors both personal and societal which remain as prevalent and erroneous as ever.
There is just so much here to posit, and I will need to let my brain marinate in these ideas and will likely read this again, but I feel changed having read it even once. If you are looking to swim in the pool of self reflection, here is your diving board.
Maybe it’s our lack of time and focus, for this is no easy read despite it’s length, and these sentences while clear are incredibly dense. Jung does not mince his words. The NYT called this “a passionate plea for individual integrity.” While I felt this a fitting surface summary, it does not summarize the whole or the text. It is also a passionate plea for, actualization of our whole true selves, and a community based thereof, while also showing us the error of our ways; errors both personal and societal which remain as prevalent and erroneous as ever.
There is just so much here to posit, and I will need to let my brain marinate in these ideas and will likely read this again, but I feel changed having read it even once. If you are looking to swim in the pool of self reflection, here is your diving board.