The Expansive Psyche
Christine M. Skolnik
Jung Journal October 2, 2022 DOI: 10.1080/19342039.2022.2125782 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | The review argues that Simonsen's book pairs Jungian concepts such as archetypes, dreams, the collective unconscious, and transpersonal psychology with paranormal research, and contends that the psyche is an expansive, expanding field of study. It praises Jung's openness to various worldviews while challenging Jungians to keep expanding their understanding of Jung and his relevance to academic research. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT This review of Terje Simonsen’s A Short History of (Nearly) Everything Paranormal focuses on Jung and his circle within the context of the history of the paranormal and contemporary paranormal studies. Both the book and review include a discussion of common Jungian topics such as archetypes, dreams, the collective unconscious, and transpersonal psychology. Pairing Jungian concepts with paranormal research, the reviewer describes the psyche as an expansive and, indeed, expanding field of experience and study. The review celebrates Jung’s openness to various worldviews while challenging Jungians to keep expanding their own understanding of Jung and his relevance to academic research.