Man and His Symbols

Jung wanted to make his work accessible to a wide audience. How do the text’s stylistic and structural choices help and or hinder the achievement of this goal?

Examine a piece of media of your choice (book, film, visual art, etc.) and explain how Jungian archetypes are used to communicate messages within that media.

What does Jung’s theory of the unconscious imply about the nature of reality and the ways people perceive it?

Jung expressed concern in the 1950s for humanity’s widening disconnect from nature and obsession with the material world. How do you think Jung would view the way people live today? Some aspects of society you might consider are technology and consumerism.

Explore the archetypal symbology and history of a particular duality of forces not mentioned within Man and His Symbols. Consider what Jung and/or his colleagues might have theorized in relation to your topic of choice.

Discuss and interpret a dream of yours or someone you know using the theories of archetypes, individuation, and the unconscious mind.

Carl Jung’s theories rely on the use of anecdotes, analysis of history and religion, and both direct and indirect anthropological experiences. What are the strengths and weaknesses of structuring an argument using these types of evidence?

Identify and explain how Jung’s theories have impacted a field of inquiry outside of psychology.